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A History of Alcatraz Island, 1853-2008, (CA) (Paperback)
- Author: Greg L. Wellman
- Publisher: Arcadia Pub
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As one of America's most notorious prisons, Alcatraz has been a significant part of California's history for over 155 years. The small, lonely rock, known in sea charts by its Spanish name quot;Isla de los Alcatraces,quot; or quot;Island of Pelicans,quot; lay essentially dormant until the 1850s, when the military converted the island into a fortress to protect the booming San Francisco region. Alcatraz served as a pivotal military position until the early 20th century and in 1934 was converted into a federal penitentiary to house some of America's most incorrigible prisoners. The penitentiary closed in 1963, and Alcatraz joined the National Park Service system in 1972. Since then, it has remained a popular attraction as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
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- Genre: Social Science, History
- Subgenre: USA / State & Local / West, Sociology / General, Penology
- Date Published: May 28, 2008
- Release Date: May 28, 2008
- Publisher: Arcadia Pub
- Author: Greg L. Wellman
- Pages: 127
- Format: Paperback
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- DPCI: 248-24-7577
- ASIN: B002RRE1DG
- Catalog #: 11815865
- ISBN: 9780738558158
- Item can be gift wrapped.
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- Estimated Ship Dimensions : 9 inches length x 6.5 inches width x 0.25 inches height
- Estimated Ship Weight: 0.70 pound.
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