The American Revolution sharply divided families and towns on Long Island. Washingtons defeat at the Battle of Long Island in August 1776 started seven years of British occupation. Patriot sympathizers were subject to loyalty oaths; theft of property and the quartering of soldiers in their homes. Those who crossed the British were jailed on prison ships in Wallabout Bay in Brooklyn; where an estimated eleven thousand people died of disease and starvation. Some fought back with acts of sabotage and espionage. Washingtons famed Culper spy ring in Oyster Bay; Setauket and other areas successfully tracked British movements. Dr. Joanne S. Grasso explores the story of an island at war.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Captivating Must-Read!By rachel deckerI found this book to be utterly fascinating. Mid-century prison band music in Texas is a fairly obscure piece of history. yet it ultimately had such a powerful impact on the music that followed that its incredible that no one has explored the topic before. Luckily. Caroline Gnagy took on the job. The author approaches her subject with great care. a sharp eye for detail and an obvious passion for the humanity behind the stories. She treats the subjects of her book as multi-faceted and creative human beings first. and prisoners second. Its a fascinating link in the timeline of American music. and a compelling study. not just in music and music history. but in how humans cope with hardship and find (or create) the light in some of the darkest of places.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating Glimpse of Forgotten Era of HistoryBy Penny ClarkAn important book on Texas prisons! Gnagy does an excellent job of giving a balanced account of men and women who had difficulties. made mistakes. ended up in Texas prisons but still managed to perform for appreciative audiences. She is unflinching in revealing the horrors of Texas prisons--especially forced hysterectomies which were designed to keep undesirables from reproducing!The photos are a real plus. Cant wait for her next book!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I received the book in a timely fashion and enjoyed it. It is as much a sociology/criminology book ...By John MooreI received the book in a timely fashion and enjoyed it. It is as much a sociology/criminology book as it is a music book.Im glad I read it.
