Long Island City in 1776 : The Revolution Comes to Queens.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Melnick, Richard.

Series:

Military

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Long Island City (New York, N.Y.)--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (206 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : The History Press, 2023.

Summary:

1775 belonged to Boston but after April of 1776, the Revolutionary War's focus became New York City and the highly strategic Long Island, from Brooklyn's terminal moraine high ground to Queens's Hell Gate. 1776 was the year when revolution came to Long Island, and in particualr the future Long Island City. The failures, defeats and eventual occupation of the area at the hands of the British forged the resolve and strength of character that would later ensure Patriot victories on distant battlegrounds throughout the rest of the colonies. The British did not evacuate western Queens county until November of 1783, but the events of 1776 would not soon be forgotten during the seven long years of occupation afterword. Join author Richard Melnick as he charts the military, political and cultural history 1776 in Long Island City.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

1. Early History of the Future Long Island City

2. 1774-1775: From Rebellion to War

3. January-June 1776: Prelude to Action

4. July 1776

5. August 1776

6. Ancient Houses in Long Island City, Queens County

7. September 1776

8. Occupation Here, War There: Newtown Occupied, 1776-1783

9. October-December 1776

Notes

Bibliography

About the Author.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781439678121

143967812X

OCLC:

1402448422