A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County, Volume II.

"A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County, Volume II" by Stephen M. Ostrander is a journey through Brooklyn and Kings County's past, from the end of the Revolutionary War to the mid-1800s. It looks at important happenings, like how the area was run and how society changed through the War of 1812, examining how people remembered those who fought in the Revolution. The book starts by showing how Brooklyn changed after the war, talking about problems people faced, like the British being there and trying to get local government going. It tells about town meetings coming back, setting up things like fire departments and schools, and trying to honor those lost in the war. It also points out Brooklyn's steps to get the economy back on track and set up community groups during times of big change, revealing how these early years helped Brooklyn grow into the city it would become.