The Stone House At Gowanus: Scene Of The Battle Of Long Island; Stirling's Headquarters, Cornwallis's Redoubt, Occupied By Washington; Colonial Re

The Stone House at Gowanus is one of the most historically significant buildings in Brooklyn, with a rich and varied history that includes its use as a military headquarters during the Revolutionary War and as a private residence for some of the region's most prominent families. In this book, Georgia Fraser provides a detailed and engaging history of this extraordinary building and its place in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.