The Infamous Alcatraz Prison in United States History
| Author | : Marilyn Tower Oliver |
| Publisher | : Enslow Publishing, LLC |
| Total Pages | : 98 |
| Release | : 2014-12-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780766063211 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0766063216 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (216 Downloads) |
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.