A History of Alcatraz Island: 1853-2008 - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) (Paperback) - by Gregory L Wellman
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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 "Isla de los Alcatraces," or "Island of Pelicans," 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.Book Synopsis
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 Isla de los Alcatraces, or Island of Pelicans, lay essentially dorDimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.49 Inch (W) x .35 Inch (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 128
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Series Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Format: Paperback
Author: Gregory L Wellman
Book theme: West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY), State & Local
Language: English
Street Date: September 26, 2019
TCIN: 78188812
UPC: 9780738558158
Item Number (DPCI): 059-09-9730
Origin: Made in the USA
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