Richmond: Its People and Its Story

By Mary Newton Stanard

Book Overview

Richmond: Its People and Its Story is a historical book written by Mary Newton Stanard. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Richmond, Virginia, from its early beginnings to the early 20th century. The author details the city's founding, growth, and development, as well as the significant events and people that have shaped its history.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period in Richmond's history. The first chapter discusses the city's founding and early settlement, while the subsequent chapters delve into topics such as the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. The book also covers the city's economic, social, and cultural development, including its role as a center of commerce and industry, as well as its contributions to literature, art, and music.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed descriptions of the city's landmarks, buildings, and institutions, as well as the people who played significant roles in its history. The book is filled with photographs, illustrations, and maps that help to bring the city's history to life.Overall, Richmond: Its People and Its Story is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of one of America's most important cities. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Richmond, Virginia, or American history in general.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: 1417966742
• ISBN13: 9781417966745
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"