Governor's Island

In this book, Edmund Banks Smith narrates the military history of Governors Island from its early days as a Dutch trading post to its role as a coastal defense fort during the Revolutionary War, and its eventual use by the United States Army. It includes detailed maps, photographs, and illustrations that bring the island's military history to life.

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