9781332095834 - Abstract of the Title of Edmund M. Ferguson and Walton Ferguson to All That Certain Island Situated in the Town of Southold, County of Suffolk, and ... Islands Adja... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive history of Fishers Island, New York, from its discovery in the 1600s to the present day. The author traces the island's ownership through Dutch and English colonial rule, to its eventual acquisition by the wealthy Winthrop family in the 17th century. The book explores the island's strategic importance during the Revolutionary War and its evolution into a thriving summer resort in the 19th century. Through extensive research and captivating storytelling, the author provides a rich and detailed account of Fishers Island's past, offering insights into the social, economic, and cultural forces that have shaped its unique history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.