Notes Geographical and Historical, Relating to the Town of Brooklyn in Kings County on Long-Island (eBook)

Gabriel Furman (Autor)

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2022
88 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734171-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "Notes Geographical and Historical, Relating to the Town of Brooklyn in Kings County on Long-Island," Gabriel Furman meticulously chronicles the topographical and historical nuances of Brooklyn during the early 19th century. Employing a blend of descriptive narrative and analytical rigor, Furman's work serves as both a geographic report and a historical commentary, enriched by his keen observations on local culture and environment. This book reflects the growing interest in local history prevalent during his time, driven by burgeoning American nationalism and a thirst for regional identity. Gabriel Furman, a Brooklyn native and local historian, was deeply influenced by the rapid urbanization and demographic changes occurring in the area during his life. His intimate familiarity with Brooklyn's landscape, alongside his broader academic pursuits, informs his comprehensive approach to documenting the town's evolution. Furman's working relationship with local authorities and participation in civic matters further underscore his commitment to preserving Brooklyn's unique heritage, making his insights invaluable to understanding the community's past. "Notes Geographical and Historical" is an essential read for scholars and enthusiasts of American history and urban studies alike. Furman's analysis offers a rare window into pre-Civil War Brooklyn, making it indispensable for understanding the complex interplay between geography and historical development in this foundational American locale.

Autor

Gabriel Furman (1800–1854) was an American historian and politician, primarily remembered for his assiduous documentation of Brooklyn's early history. His scholarly work, 'Notes Geographical and Historical, Relating to the Town of Brooklyn in Kings County on Long-Island' (1824), remains an invaluable resource for researchers and historians, providing insightful observations into the region's development, topography, and the genealogies of its early families. Furman's methodical approach to collating historical facts and oral histories underpins his contribution to the field, earning him a commendable position amongst nineteenth-century American antiquarians. His narrative style intertwines the richness of storytelling with the precision of historical recount, which has guided subsequent approaches to local history recording. Although Furman's political career as a state senator occasionally overshadowed his literary ventures, his passion for Brooklyn's past crafted a lasting legacy within the tapestry of New York's historical literature. Born in Brooklyn, Furman's life and work epitomized the burgeoning intellectual spirit that characterized the era's local scholars and their dedication to preserving the historical integrity of their communities.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th-century america • 19th century American towns • 19th Century Scholarship • American History • American urban development • antiquarian American literature • Brooklyn • brooklyn history • Cultural Preservation • Gabriel Furman author • Gabriel Furman writings • Geographical exploration Brooklyn • Historical Geography • historical narrative • historical research methods • Historiographical landscape • History • Kings County geography • Kings County historical book • Local historical account • local historical studies • Local history chronicling • Long Island historical texts • New York • New York City evolution • New York historian • new york history • N.Y. • primary source analysis • public domain history books • sociopolitical landscape • Urban development insights