02270cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000320012824501030016026400510026330000470031433600260036133700260038733800360041350000310044950801670048052011920064753400450183965300410188485600430192556078UtSlPG20260610134307.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a01014150  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aFurman, Gabriel,d1800-185410aNotes Geographical and Historical, Relating to the Town of Brooklyn in Kings County on Long-Island 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-11-29  aProduced by Chuck Greif and The Online Distributed
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produced from images available by The Internet Archive)  a"Notes Geographical and Historical, Relating to the Town of Brooklyn in Kings…" by Gabriel Furman is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of Brooklyn's geography, history, and development, aiming to preserve knowledge about the town and its past inhabitants for future citizens. The book tends to focus on the significant historical events, land grants, and the lifestyle of the early inhabitants of Brooklyn.  The opening of the book introduces its purpose as a collection of notes designed to serve the residents of Brooklyn. It highlights the town's geographical boundaries and delves into its historical ownership, including its Indian heritage and early Dutch settlements. The Compiler expresses gratitude to those who assisted in gathering historical facts, framing the narrative around the town’s past, including its unique naming conventions, significant landmarks, and the lives of its early inhabitants. Through these notes, readers are invited to reflect on Brooklyn's rich historical tapestry, from its origins to its development as a vital part of New York State. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56078