Author : John Louis Sublett
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781452818191
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (181 download)
Book Synopsis Famous People from Staten Island by : John Louis Sublett
Download or read book Famous People from Staten Island written by John Louis Sublett and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To the shores of this Island have come many generations of people who were determined to make a good life for their families. They have left behind them a record of significant contributions in all fields of human endeavor. Awareness and appreciation of this heritage can come only through knowledge and understanding of past struggles and achievements. ( as written in Holden's Staten Island: The History of Richmond County ) The Island has been a haven and a home for many, ranging from: The family of a President of the United States ( John Tyler - Broadway and Clove Road ) Two of our country's Vice Presidents of the early 19th century A dethroned Emperor of Mexico ( Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna - Known as "The butcher of the Alamo" ) A liberator of Italy ( Garibaldi ) The first native born American ( Elizabeth Bayley Seton ) beatified by the Roman Catholic Church The Governess to the children of the King of Siam ( Anna Leonownes ) As well as many inventors, scientists, poets, editors, artists and scores of naval and army heroes.