tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post430229963875855390..comments2024-03-27T21:43:18.817-04:00Comments on Mille Fiori Favoriti: The Battle Of Brooklyn -- Part OnePat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-19100579859594267042009-09-01T17:23:36.361-04:002009-09-01T17:23:36.361-04:00We have a stature of Gen. Cornwallis here. He foun...We have a stature of Gen. Cornwallis here. He founded Halifax but there is a hue and cry now to get rid of it. He was not a nice man and one of his legacies was to create a bounty on Mi'kmaq Indian deaths. People were paid money for their scalps.aliceinparishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-73723451955764378262009-09-01T00:47:38.041-04:002009-09-01T00:47:38.041-04:00I had no idea about this being the first battle, P...I had no idea about this being the first battle, Pat! Fascinating!<br /><br />XO,<br /><br />Sheila :-)The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-77076958112613750682009-08-28T19:28:59.320-04:002009-08-28T19:28:59.320-04:00I would lovvvvve to read that book! I think I sho...I would lovvvvve to read that book! I think I should buy it for my mom for Christmas...so I can borrow it. ;-) Thank you so much for sharing such interesting history of our area...I learn so much from you! (You should have been a history teacher. My history teacher, in fact!)Laura @ the shorehouse.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442672928319257413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-1433727022049232362009-08-25T16:23:16.732-04:002009-08-25T16:23:16.732-04:00Your post is most excellent, Pat! I'm truly de...Your post is most excellent, Pat! I'm truly delighted by all you share. You've inspired my walking/hiking adventures to looking beyond the surface and delving into the history, whys, and wherefore-art-thou kind of detail. I'm going to start sharing more of Tucson as there's a bit of history here, too, although we are much smaller than NY.Junie Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561131734782279400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-70670544262444830072009-08-25T02:01:41.722-04:002009-08-25T02:01:41.722-04:00Wonderful story, thnak you so much for sharing Pat...Wonderful story, thnak you so much for sharing Pat, lots of love and big hugs always......MAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402753481785047700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-25203685107491770692009-08-24T22:31:32.788-04:002009-08-24T22:31:32.788-04:00What a neat history lesson. I'm sure I learne...What a neat history lesson. I'm sure I learned about the Battle of Brooklyn in school, but don't remember it! Your pictures bring it alive, too! :)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-64452076008883296282009-08-24T22:10:54.872-04:002009-08-24T22:10:54.872-04:00This is a beautiful historical post. I can really ...This is a beautiful historical post. I can really appreciate your work along with photos. Have enjoyed reading through and enlarging your phots. I love these beautiful historical sites, homes and buildings. It really connects us with the people who lived and died for our country!<br />LindaLinda K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11053147037595239498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-11908477362509334732009-08-24T15:48:16.737-04:002009-08-24T15:48:16.737-04:00I adore hearing about our nation's birth and y...I adore hearing about our nation's birth and your postings are a favorite of mine. You are a wonderful historian. Sea WitchSea Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18139873167885665763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-18673249017909376962009-08-24T08:42:03.482-04:002009-08-24T08:42:03.482-04:00Fantastic post, Pat! I know, I say that all the t...Fantastic post, Pat! I know, I say that all the time...LOL! But this was great...I learned so much--this was fascinating! I didn't learn this in high school history... Love the photos too. Loving the history portraits this summer...Happy Day, my friend ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-28016099127967850272009-08-23T16:16:53.601-04:002009-08-23T16:16:53.601-04:00That you do this incredible bit of showing us toda...That you do this incredible bit of showing us today juxtaposed with yesterday is amazing. I was looking at the river and thinking that it would've been so pristine and clear viewed and then read that it actually looked as if all of London were floating on the river. It brings it to life for us. <br /><br />I'm off to read some more, Pat, but I had such difficulty commenting that I'll save it for another day. Must find out what you are kvetching over though!<br /><br />Hope that the summer is treating you well. I have missed being here.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-63387024586040624232009-08-23T15:57:10.170-04:002009-08-23T15:57:10.170-04:00you've outdone yourself.
a very satisfying re...you've outdone yourself.<br /><br />a very satisfying read,<br /> good tips on locations to visit,<br /> a book recommendation,<br />and more to look forward to. :-)<br /><br />good job,<br />thank you,<br /><br />..<br />.erobARE-eYED sUNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274024134490490172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-31622150733903768142009-08-23T05:59:43.738-04:002009-08-23T05:59:43.738-04:00Very interesting story Pat..
From our Canadian hi...Very interesting story Pat..<br /><br />From our Canadian history..<br /><br />Why Canada Did Not Join the American Revolution<br /><br />1) The British Parliament in London adopted the Quebec Act, 1774 which implies the right to the French language, and confirms the right to the Roman Catholic religion and to the French civil law, and the right of the Catholic Church and the seigneurs to impose taxes. The test oath was abolished. The purpose of the Act was to encourage the "canadiens" not to join the American rebellion.<br /><br />2) Canada did not in fact join the American Revolution, 1775-1776, when George Washington of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia sent an army, under Major General Richard Montgomery, which conquered Montreal. Delegates Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Chase, Charles Carroll and John Carroll were sent to Montreal by General Washington, but failed to convince Quebec to join the American Revolution.<br /><br />3) Montgomery then attacked Quebec City on December 31, 1775 in Lower Town from the west. General Benedict Arnold attacked Quebec at the same time in Lower Town from the east. Both American armies were later repulsed in heavy fighting in cold weather and retreated. Montgomery was killed and his body was found under the snow next spring. He was buried at Quebec.<br /><br />4) Delegates Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Chase, Charles Carroll and John Carroll were sent to Montreal in 1776 by General Washington, but failed to convince Quebec to join the American Revolution.<br /><br />5) In the summer of 1776, the American armies withdrew from Montreal and Canada, when the British Fleet came up the St. Lawrence River.<br /><br />6) A monument was erected to Montgomery in 1777 on the porch of St. Paul's Church, Broadway (near the former World Trade Center) by Act of Congress of January 25, 1776.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-57267806800624822692009-08-23T04:25:58.233-04:002009-08-23T04:25:58.233-04:00Hia Pat this is wonderful stuff. I love how you ar...Hia Pat this is wonderful stuff. I love how you are showing present pics as well as the historical ones as it makes it very real. There is a Cornwallis Road in Oxford so I knew there had to be a person by that name who did somnething and now I know. <br /><br />Love the colonial houses, but oh my that mug is so wonderful! Love it! <br /><br />Sorry this is such a catch up -we were away again, this time down in Wales.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-55134364016210933422009-08-22T22:01:36.969-04:002009-08-22T22:01:36.969-04:00I remember studying the Battle of Brooklyn in scho...I remember studying the Battle of Brooklyn in school - a long time ago. You truly brought it alive to me. You would ahve thought they (being in Queens) might have taken us to some of these places!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-69091581682480991112009-08-22T18:47:19.021-04:002009-08-22T18:47:19.021-04:00how beautiful to read about history! i am glad yo...how beautiful to read about history! i am glad you are blogging about all these because they sure refresh the mind! thank you, ma'am!cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298789006491189094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-1566104476620084032009-08-22T17:13:50.019-04:002009-08-22T17:13:50.019-04:00So much historical detail, Pat. I would love to wa...So much historical detail, Pat. I would love to walk down by the river there. Beautiful photos.Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-37444499478858736472009-08-22T16:18:56.427-04:002009-08-22T16:18:56.427-04:00Pat! These posts have been such a joy! I love hist...Pat! These posts have been such a joy! I love history so and these spots are p;aces that I have yet to visit! Lucky you living in such a special place.<br />Thank you for always sharing something wonderful with us!<br />Have a sweet weekend!<br />Love,<br />SueSusie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878113034866113803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-44769845590844208922009-08-22T13:20:25.399-04:002009-08-22T13:20:25.399-04:00Hi Pat,
And all this time I thought the battles we...Hi Pat,<br />And all this time I thought the battles were fought in the Carolina's and down South. Never having been to N.Y. I've always thought it wasn't developed until the early 1800's. Maybe I should go out and buy some history books ;-O. <br /><br />oxox CoriJust A Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15598085291422476354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-70899627162442814382009-08-22T13:04:10.398-04:002009-08-22T13:04:10.398-04:00What interesting history! How fortunate you are to...What interesting history! How fortunate you are to live near all these places. Thank you for sharing these posts.Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-54333388581712390082009-08-22T12:05:36.036-04:002009-08-22T12:05:36.036-04:00This is truly fascinating and I'm learning thi...This is truly fascinating and I'm learning things I never learned in school. Thank you for taking the time to share all these facts and photos with us. I'm especially interested because I know I had ancestors on the American side of this war but nothing about their lives or what it was like for them.Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-4987363120493858062009-08-22T12:01:06.526-04:002009-08-22T12:01:06.526-04:00fascinating post. I really want to read that book...fascinating post. I really want to read that book now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06502255777917149124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-60707800528279019752009-08-22T09:23:50.611-04:002009-08-22T09:23:50.611-04:00A wonderful story. You have done a great job retel...A wonderful story. You have done a great job retelling it. I probably mentioned several times, but on visiting my son in Kingston he took us around to a lot of historical sites on the Hudson. When I took History in college, before the Civil War, whatever those dates, I loved it. I enjoyed John Adams on the mini-series.<br />QMMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-24935683852403041192009-08-22T09:17:44.719-04:002009-08-22T09:17:44.719-04:00Pat, I'm sure living right in the midst of all...Pat, I'm sure living right in the midst of all these historic spots really brings the battle alive for you. I'm amazed to think of all those troop ships in the harbor. It must have been a sight.steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-88315400280486407062009-08-22T09:00:28.343-04:002009-08-22T09:00:28.343-04:00Thanks for share with us this piece of history. It...Thanks for share with us this piece of history. It's a lot more interesting when you live in the same spot of a historical event, isn't it?Graciehttp://mylittleplace.blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-2485614875381483342009-08-22T07:29:49.099-04:002009-08-22T07:29:49.099-04:00Pat - what a fascinating story. I can't wait t...Pat - what a fascinating story. I can't wait to hear the rest. Isn't it amazing to think of all those ships in the harbor way back when? Great history you're giving us.Ciao Chow Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479595368522070565noreply@blogger.com