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

Gabriel Furman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484121561 ISBN 13: 9780484121569

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Lost records of early Brooklyn come to life in this volume .

Explore authentic notes on land, governance, and daily life in Kings County’s founding years, drawn from old town records and colonial law.

This edition frames the town’s rights, the division of common lands, and the roles of local officers—from overseers to constables—through concrete examples. It also covers how ferries and public works were managed, including long-standing arrangements with neighboring NYC and Nassau Island.

• How the town defined its bounds, common lands, and property divisions
• Responsibilities and duties of town officers, commissioners, and overseers
• Details on early public works, taxes, and governance under colonial law
• Historical context for ferries, land grants, and regional connections

Ideal for history readers, genealogists, and anyone researching Brooklyn’s early development and governance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484121561
• ISBN 13: 9780484121569
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 129