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New Book Will Explore Governors Island

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The 1878 Officers’ Quarters, Building 16, Governors IslandI am very pleased to announce that my sixth book will be published by Globe Pequot Press: The Governors Island Explorer’s Guide. It will be part of the “Historical Tours” series and come out in about nine months. The book will be approximately 122 pages and available in softcover and ebook. It will be illustrated with maps, photos, and artwork. It will be available soon for pre-order; the ISBN is 978-1-4930-1966-3.

Read more at my new Governors Island Explorer’s Guide.

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