The author has compiled this work from histories, public records, letters, diaries, Virginia Gazette newspaper files and periodicals "...to convey an impression (sketch and untechnically, of course) upon a single canvas, of the whole kaleidoscopic scene - military, public, economic, home, hospital, social, literary, even the current jokes - with white persons and negroes, grown persons and children, rich and poor, high and low in their relations to the place and one another." This work is grouped by date, from the Colonial ...
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The author has compiled this work from histories, public records, letters, diaries, Virginia Gazette newspaper files and periodicals "...to convey an impression (sketch and untechnically, of course) upon a single canvas, of the whole kaleidoscopic scene - military, public, economic, home, hospital, social, literary, even the current jokes - with white persons and negroes, grown persons and children, rich and poor, high and low in their relations to the place and one another." This work is grouped by date, from the Colonial Period (1607-1774) through the War Between the States. Individual chapters are devoted to conflict with Indians, Revolutionary War involvement (including Patrick Henry at the Convention, General Arnold's march up Main Street and the Treaty), architecture and monuments, Richmond as "The City of Churches", with emphasis on the Reverend John Buchanan and the Reverend John D. Blair (the "Two Parsons"), the threat of insurrection headed by former slave "General" Gabriel, the trial of Aaron Burr, the Richmond Theater fire (1811), the War of 1812, Richmond's significance during the Civil War (including the Battle of Seven Pines and the Seven Days Battle), and the Reconstruction. The author has provided a supplementary index of "Places of Special Interest," a listing of homes that are over a century old, and numerous illustrations. Many notable Virginians are examined in the text, including Thomas Jefferson, Colonial Byrd, John Brown, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and Edgar Allan Poe. Thomas Jefferson's influence, in particular, is felt throughout.
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Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. Spine sunned, frayed at head/tail. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Virginia; Civil War Era. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 7713.
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Very Good. No DJ. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Second impression, stated. Red cloth with gilt titles. Boards clean and, solid gilt lettering unaffected and bright. Minor shelf wear, trace of scuffing. Spine square, ends bumped. Binding firm. Text block toned, light foxing at top edge. Owner's bookplate on front paste down, owner's name and gift inscription on front end paper with tiny puncture holes from since-removed staple. Otherwise, contents unmarked and lightly toned.
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Used-Acceptable. Fair hardback (no dust jacket) 1st edition, 2nd impression. Presentation book plate & signatures of presenters on front end paper; slight red stain on page fore-edge; back end paper slightly stained; binding tight; red cloth on back board nastily stained, with loss of colour; spine faded, with worn & dull gilt lettering.
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Very Good+ No Jacket Issued. Limited Edition. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 239pp/illus. Standard history of Richmond, VA., with numerous photographs. Gift inscription inside front cover. Clean.