Description: This book offers an informative and captivating guide to the iconic city of Richmond, Virginia, during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War. Through a series of engaging walking tours, the author, a Richmond native, unveils the city's rich history and wartime significance. Each chapter focuses on a specific neighborhood or landmark, providing insightful commentary on the battles, fortifications, and events that shaped Richmond's role as the capital of the Confederacy. The author deftly weaves together historical accounts, personal anecdotes, and vivid descriptions, immersing readers in the atmosphere of this crucial period. Along the way, the author explores the lives of notable figures associated with Richmond during the war, such as President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E. Lee, and Patrick Henry. These profiles add depth to the narrative, highlighting the human drama and personal sacrifices that unfolded within the city walls. Ultimately, this book serves as a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Richmond's pivotal role in the Civil War. The author's intimate knowledge of the city and its history shines through, making this book an indispensable guide to exploring the legacy of this iconic American metropolis during one of its most transformative eras. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: Walks about Richmond : A Story for Boys, and a Guide to Persons Visiting the City, Desiring to See the Principal Points of Interest (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 190 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General, Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies)
Item Height: 0.4 in
Publication Year: 2016
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 9.3 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Carlton Mccarthy
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
