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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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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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Unnamed. Very Good Indeed. A fascinating single volume work on the history of Richmond, examining the capital city's past from the Colonial Period to the war between the states, and the following reconstruction. This text was written by the wife of the eminent Virginian archivist, William G. Standard, who also served as the secretary of the 'Virginia Historical Society', and the editor of its magazine. Whilst frequently collaborating with her husband on a variety of works, Mary Newton Stanard was also a respected historical writer in her own right, and published several works on the City of Richmond and the Colony of Virginia. Written using a variety of sources, including histories, biographies, public records, diaries, files of newspapers and periodicals. Copiously illustrated throughout, with eighty three illustrations. In the publisher's original red cloth binding. Externally very smart. Very slightly rubbed to extremities. Very slightly bumped to head and tail of spines. Sluight marking to boards and spine. Slight fading to spine. Front hinge strained between front endpaper and half title page, slightly showing cords to rear of gutter but firm. Internally firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean throughout, slightly age toned to edges. The occasional page uncut to the lower extremity. Very Good Indeed.
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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.