Notes Geographical and Historical, Relating to the Town of Brooklyn in Kings County on Long-Island (eBook)

Gabriel Furman (Autor)

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2022
88 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734171-0 (EAN)

Infos

Gabriel Furman's 'Notes Geographical and Historical, Relating to the Town of Brooklyn in Kings County on Long-Island' is a meticulously researched work that delves into the rich history and geographical features of Brooklyn. Written in a scholarly and detailed style, the book provides readers with a deep understanding of the town's evolution and significance within Kings County. Furman's literary context is evident through his use of primary sources and detailed descriptions of the landscape, making this work a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in local history. The book also sheds light on Brooklyn's important role in the development of New York City as a whole. Gabriel Furman, a notable historian and scholar, was uniquely positioned to write this book due to his extensive research and expertise in local history. His passion for preserving the historical legacy of Brooklyn shines through in this comprehensive work. I highly recommend 'Notes Geographical and Historical' to readers interested in delving into the intricate history of Brooklyn and its surrounding areas.

Autor

Gabriel Furman (1800–1854) was an American historian and politician, primarily remembered for his assiduous documentation of Brooklyn's early history. His scholarly work, 'Notes Geographical and Historical, Relating to the Town of Brooklyn in Kings County on Long-Island' (1824), remains an invaluable resource for researchers and historians, providing insightful observations into the region's development, topography, and the genealogies of its early families. Furman's methodical approach to collating historical facts and oral histories underpins his contribution to the field, earning him a commendable position amongst nineteenth-century American antiquarians. His narrative style intertwines the richness of storytelling with the precision of historical recount, which has guided subsequent approaches to local history recording. Although Furman's political career as a state senator occasionally overshadowed his literary ventures, his passion for Brooklyn's past crafted a lasting legacy within the tapestry of New York's historical literature. Born in Brooklyn, Furman's life and work epitomized the burgeoning intellectual spirit that characterized the era's local scholars and their dedication to preserving the historical integrity of their communities.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th-century america • 19th century American towns • American History • American urban development • antiquarian American literature • Brooklyn • brooklyn history • Cultural Preservation • Gabriel Furman author • Historical Geography • historical narrative • Historiographical landscape • History • Kings County historical book • Local historical account • Local history chronicling • Long Island historical texts • New York • New York historian • new york history • N.Y. • public domain history books • sociopolitical landscape