Alcatraz Prison in American History
| Author | : Marilyn Tower Oliver |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 138 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| ISBN-10 | : IND:30000053143917 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Alcatraz Prison in American History by : Marilyn Tower Oliver
Download or read book Alcatraz Prison in American History written by Marilyn Tower Oliver and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the intriguing history of Alcatraz Island, 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 prison widely believed to be escape-proof, as well as the site of American Indian uprisings.
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