| Lost British Forts of Long Island Contributor(s): Griffin, David M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1625858531 ISBN-13: 9781625858535 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Travel | United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (nj, Ny, Pa) |
| LCCN: 2017941352 |
| Series: Military |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.1" W x 8.9" (0.70 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Author David M. Griffin uncovers the lost history and harrowing stories of Long Island's British forts. When the Revolutionary War broke out and New York City had fallen in 1776, the forces of the king of Great Britain developed a netw |
Contributor Bio(s): Griffin, David M.: - David M. Griffin is a practicing architectural and interior designer based in the New York area and an independent architectural researcher and investigator. Professionally trained as an architect in Ottawa, Canada, he has lived and worked in Toronto, Boston and New York City. He has always held a fascination for early history and especially early fortifications of North America. He grew up intrigued by the geometries of British forts in his native province of Ontario, visiting these historic sites whenever possible. Presently, his independent investigations focus on colonial-era architecture and structures. Through his professional work and his independent research, he strives for a greater understanding of architectural history and its possible influences on contemporary design. He lives with his family on the North Shore of Long Island. |