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Book Synopsis Fortress Alcatraz by : John A. Martini
Download or read book Fortress Alcatraz written by John A. Martini and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Francisco historian John Arturo Martini explains the fascinating history of this landmark, from its discovery and seizure to its role during wartime; its tenure as a maximum-security federal prison; and finally to its present-day status as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This book is also lavishly illustrated with 150 diagrams and archival photographs, including rare 1869 photos by Eadweard Muybridge.
Download or read book Hidden Alcatraz written by Steve Fritz and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This collection of photographs is at once beautiful and haunting. It captures the unique mood of this small but fabled rock anchored off of that small but fabled city of San Francisco. Anyone who knows of the legend of Alcatraz will want this book." Gray Brechin, historical geographer and author of Farewell, Promised Land and Imperial San Francisco "The photographers were not just tourists to 'the Rock.' Their unique access enabled them to become participants in an evolving history and address the experience of over two hundred years of human occupation on this fascinating island." Mark Klett, photographer, After the Ruins, 1906 and 2006: Rephotographing the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Book Synopsis Fortress America by : J. E. Kaufmann
Download or read book Fortress America written by J. E. Kaufmann and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2007-09-10 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest colonial settlements to Cold War bunkers, the North American continent has been home to thousands of forts and fortress structures. Fortress America surveys the broad sweep of fortifications throughout North America-from seacoast forts of the late eighteenth century to wooden inland forts built to defend against Native American, English, French, or Spanish attack; from Civil War-era coastal and inland waterways forts to the Great Plains' forts of the Old West; from World War II subterranean bunkers to Cold War concrete missile silos. The text of Fortress America is complemented with never-before-published photographs, and extraordinary drawings, cut-aways, and diagrams illustrating the design and structure of American forts.
Download or read book Alcatraz written by Richard Dunbar and published by Casa Editrice Bonechi. This book was released on 1999 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rock written by Pierre Odier and published by Nicholson. This book was released on 1982 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Alcatraz, the Prison by : Jay Stuller
Download or read book Alcatraz, the Prison written by Jay Stuller and published by Golden Gate National Parks Association. This book was released on 1998 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In words and photographs, this book captures the most famous -- or infamous -- aspect of the island's history, its years as a maximum-security federal penitentiary. Called variously "Uncle Sam's Devil's Island, " "Hellcatraz, " and other fearsome names, Alcatraz had a reputation among convicts as the prison of last resort.
Book Synopsis The Infamous Alcatraz Prison in United States History by : Marilyn Tower Oliver
Download or read book The Infamous Alcatraz Prison in United States History written by Marilyn Tower Oliver and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intriguing history of Alcatraz Island and its infamous prison, located off the coast of San Francisco, from the earliest years of Spanish exploration to the present day. Highlighting the unique geographical features of the island, it shows how Alcatraz went through many changes, being used over the years as a military facility, a notorious federal penitentiary widely believed to be escape-proof, as well as the site of American Indian uprisings.
Download or read book Alcatraz written by Donald MacDonald and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-02-03 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated volume by the authors of Golden Gate Bridge explores the history and design of San Francisco’s infamous island prison. Award-winning architect Donald MacDonald and acclaimed author Ira Nadel present the first complete history of Alcatraz told through its architecture. In friendly illustrations and accessible text, Alcatraz reveal the design decisions that have shaped the island from its first brick and masonry fortress to the infamous concrete cellblock, to the landscape design of its contemporary gardens and bird sanctuaries. Packed with intriguing facts throughout, this little treasure allows an unprecedented glimpse into the life of the island. It is an entertaining look at one of the nation’s most visited destinations.
Book Synopsis The Secrets of Alcatraz by : Susan Sloate
Download or read book The Secrets of Alcatraz written by Susan Sloate and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the history of California's Alcatraz Island, beginning with its use as a military prison, then as a national maximum security prison, also discussing some of the famous prisoners, attempts to escape, attempts of native Americans to reclaim the island, and its current status as a national park.
Download or read book Alcatraz written by Matt Chandler and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You Choose adventure that takes place at Alcatraz Island"--
Download or read book Alcatraz written by David Ward and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brings to life the stories of legendary 'public enemies' for whom America's first supermax prison was created. This book contains answers to questions that have swirled about the prison: How did prisoners cope psychologically with the harsh regime? and What provoked the protests and strikes?
Book Synopsis Ghostly Alcatraz Island by : Stephen Person
Download or read book Ghostly Alcatraz Island written by Stephen Person and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary was a nearly escape-proof prison located on a small island in San Francisco Bay. America’s most dangerous criminals were imprisoned there and endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement in dark cells. Though the penitentiary was shut down in 1963, visitors have reported hearing mysterious cries from empty cells and seeing ghostly figures that suddenly vanished! Have the troubled spirits of former inmates been sentenced to haunt Alcatraz forever? An exciting narrative format brings the hair-raising history of Alcatraz to life, while providing plenty of creepy details to satisfy young horror fans. Chilling photos and clear, age-appropriate text will keep readers turning the pages to learn more about Alcatraz’s spooky prison.
Book Synopsis ALCATRAZ - EXPANDED EDITION - HISTORY AND PHOTOGRAPHS by :
Download or read book ALCATRAZ - EXPANDED EDITION - HISTORY AND PHOTOGRAPHS written by and published by Jeffrey Frank Jones. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHAPTER 1 - 2009 ALCATRAZ PHOTOS CHAPTER 2 - HISTORIC AND CURRENT ALCATRAZ CHAPTER 3 - THE FACES OF ALCATRAZ CHAPTER 4 - NUMERICAL INMATE LIST CHAPTER 5 - ALPHABETICAL INMATE LIST
Download or read book Alcatraz written by James Barter and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the history of California's Alcatraz Island, covering its use as a military prison, as a national maximum security facility, the lives of prisoners and guards, and its current status as a national park.
Book Synopsis Prisoner in Alcatraz by : Theresa Breslin
Download or read book Prisoner in Alcatraz written by Theresa Breslin and published by Gyldendal Uddannelse. This book was released on 2008 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Unofficial Alcatraz Handbook by : Kristen Tracy
Download or read book The Unofficial Alcatraz Handbook written by Kristen Tracy and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to know the history and mysteries of Alcatraz Island, home to one of the world's most famous prisons. This landmark off the coast of San Francisco was once home to many well-known criminals, including Al Capone. Former Alcatraz Island volunteer and seasoned author Kristen Tracy takes young readers on an adventure through the historic prison's grounds in this dynamically illustrated book packed with interesting facts and important stories. From individual cells in the Main Cellhouse to the ruins of the Warden's House, readers will get an in-depth tour of the island and its buildings. Tracy also shares important stories about how Alcatraz got its name, famous escape attempts, the gardens and the birds of the island, as well as the Native American groups who once occupied "The Rock." Award-winning illustrator Anika Orrock highlights the island’s beautiful (and also grim) history with stunning artwork that brings to life this mysterious island. Author Kristen Tracy brings her personality-filled writing to a classic topic sure to be a hit with young readers. Written with a sharp eye for detail and an occasionally comedic voice, this book provides curious kids with a compact yet thorough history of America’s most notorious prison island.
Download or read book Fortress written by Libby Schaaf and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a brief history of the island from the middle of the 19th century.
