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Thompson's History of Long Island 3 volumes, 1918
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Benjamin Thompson's History of Long Island 3rd ed. with additions, including a biography
of the author by Charles J. Werner. NY: Robert H. Dodd, 1918.
3 Vols. (complete set) - Scanned from the Original
Text and rendered searchable
Only 750 copies of this set were ever printed and far less
sets of all 3 Books still exist!!
maps, illustrations - countless pages of information!!
Volume Page Count:
Vol 1- 538 pages
Vol 2- 649 pages
Vol 3- (RARE Availability) - 677 pages
Total 1864 pages
An excellent
source for anyone intersted in genealogy, early American history-- esp.
New York during the Colonial and Revolutionary War periods-- and, of course,
the development of Long Island. Along with comprehensive general history,
the towns and counties have dedicated chapters along with important persons
and their families, including Thompson, John Scott, John Browne, Lion Gardiner,
Matthias Nicoll, Tallmadge, Floy, John Young, Maj. Richard Smith, Richard
Woodhull, Strong, Cpt. Nathan Hale, Hon. Francis Lewis, Benson, Truxton,
Phillips, Woolsey, Stevens, Lott, Platt and Lawrence.
Considered
the definitive history of Long Island, this set is often found on bibliography
lists but rarely on made available for personal purchase. Re-prints and
on-demand copies are finding their way to the market at prices of over $200
PER VOLUME.
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