Historic Fredericksburg: The Story Of An Old Town

By John T. Goolrick and John Tackett Goolrick

Book Overview

Historic Fredericksburg: The Story Of An Old Town is a book written by John T. Goolrick that provides a comprehensive history of Fredericksburg, Virginia. The book covers the period from the town's founding in 1728 to the present day, and includes information on the town's role in the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction Era. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of Fredericksburg's history, such as the town's early years, its growth as a commercial center, and its emergence as a cultural and educational hub. The author also explores the town's architecture, including its historic homes, churches, and public buildings. Throughout the book, Goolrick uses primary sources such as diaries, letters, and newspaper articles to provide a vivid and engaging account of Fredericksburg's past. He also includes photographs and illustrations that help bring the town's history to life. Overall, Historic Fredericksburg: The Story Of An Old Town is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Virginia or the United States. It provides a detailed and engaging account of one of America's oldest and most important towns, and is sure to be of interest to historians, students, and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116299262X
• ISBN13: 9781162992624
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"