Stiles, Samuel Edward (sold)
Samuel Edward Stiles (August 26, 1844 - October 9, 1901) was a 19th-century historian and medical doctor based in Brooklyn, NY. As a child, Stiles attended Brooklyn Public School No. 11. After graduating from High School, Stiles took a job as a dry goods clerk. In 1864 Stiles was recruited by his elder brother, Dr. Henry Stiles, to work as an Assistant Librarian in the Long Island Historical Society. Working there, Stiles developed a lifelong love of Brooklyn history. In 1867, he compiled his important multi-volume History of Brooklyn. Afterward, Stiles turned his attention to the medical profession, in which he became a prominent Brooklyn doctor and ardent supporter of Homeopathic medicine. Stiles died in 1901 and was survived by seven children.
Plan of the Town of Brooklyn and Part of Long Island.
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A rare and very attractive plan of Brooklyn, New York drawn in 1867 by Samuel Edward Stiles. Designed for Stiles' important History of Brooklyn , this map is based upon surveys of Brooklyn originally taken in 1766 and 1767 by Bernard Ratzer. Includes much of ... (more details)
Plan of the Battle of Brooklyn August 27th, 1776.
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An extremely attractive decorative plan of Brooklyn, New York drawn in 1867 by Samuel Edward Stiles. Designed for Stiles' important History of Brooklyn , this rare map attempted to illustrate August 27th, 1776 Revolutionary War Battle of Brooklyn. This was ... (more details)