The Infamous Alcatraz Prison in United States History

by Marilyn Tower Oliver

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780766063204
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	12/30/2014
Series:	In United States History Series
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

About the Author

Marilyn Tower Oliver a graduate of Stanford University is the author of over two hundred articles for adults and young people. Another book of hers for Enslow Publisher, Inc., is Prison: Today's Debate.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 4

1 The Rock 5

2 Early Settlements 11

3 Fort and Lighthouse 16

4 Alcatraz Military Prison 23

5 Federal Prison 33

6 Prison Life 43

7 The Prisoners of Alcatraz 55

8 Escapes and Riots 65

9 Controversy Brings Change 75

Timeline 85

Chapter Notes 88

Further Reading 94

Index 95