History of Alcatraz Island - 1853-2008 (Paperback)

As one of Americaas most notorious prisons, Alcatraz has been a significant part of Californiaas history for over 155 years. The small, lonely rock, known in sea charts by its Spanish name aIsla de los Alcatraces, a or aIsland of Pelicans, a 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 Americaas 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.

General

Imprint:	Arcadia Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)
Release date:	May 2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	Gregory L. Wellman
Dimensions:	234 x 165 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-0-7385-5815-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General
LSN:	0-7385-5815-X
Barcode:	9780738558158

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