The Historical Society of Washington County, Va. Bulletin
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Published: 1988
Total Pages: 36
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Bulletin - Washington County Historical Society of Abingdon, Virginia
Author: Washington County Historical Society, Abingdon, Va
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Published: 1937
Total Pages: 356
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKWashington County, Virginia, in the Civil War
Author: Michael K. Shaffer
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2012-02-10
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 1614233128
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe citizens of Washington County, Virginia gave up their sons and daughters to the Confederate cause of the Civil War. Contributing six Confederate generals as well as Union officers, the region is emblematic of communities throughout the nation that sacrificed during the war. Though the sounds of cannon fire and gunshots were only heard at a distance, Washington County was the breadbasket for Confederate armies. From the fields surrounding Abingdon to the coveted salt works in Saltville, Union Generals were constantly eyeing the region, resulting in the Saltville Massacre and the burning of Abingdon's famous courthouse. Historian Michael Shaffer gives a detailed narrative of Washington County during the Civil War, painting vivid images of heroism on and off the battlefield.
Abingdon, Virginia
Author: Donna Akers Warmuth
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2003-03-01
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780738514895
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe charming town of Abingdon is nestled in southwestern Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains and situated along the Holston River. Originally known as Wolf Hills-a name bestowed upon the town by Daniel Boone-Abingdon was renamed in honor of Martha Washington's home in England. The town today enjoys a rich and varied palate suitable for residents and tourists, young and old alike. Images of America: Abingdon, Virginia celebrates the town's singular heritage by offering readers a rare find of almost 200 photographs, showcasing many well-known town entities, personalities, and businesses from the past century. These images portray such structures as the Stonewall Jackson Female Institute, the Abingdon Academy, the Belmont Hotel, and the Martha Washington Inn, as well as the Barter Theater, unique in its exchange of food and household goods for performances. Long-gone but rarely forgotten individuals also make appearances, allowing newcomers the chance to meet the people behind the names and longtime residents an opportunity to visit with old friends.
Report
Author: Michigan State Library
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Published: 1899
Total Pages: 910
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Published: 1910
Total Pages: 642
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKHomeward Bound
Author: William B. Holberton
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 2001-02-01
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 0811746895
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat happened to the hundreds of thousands of men in the Union and Confederate armies after they lay down their arms? According to William Holberton, many of these men had miles to travel before they were discharged from service, and the passage of these miles included some rather unique situations and experiences. As always, there was bureaucratic red tape and mishandled orders, and in some cases, tragic accidents, such as the Sultana disaster. Beginning with the surrender at Appomattox Court House, the author takes the reader through all the aspects and phases of demobilization, including the Grand Review in Washington, the desertions of soldiers overly eager to return home, the differences between Union and Confederate demobilization, the repatriation of prisoners of war, and the deferred demobilization of many black troops. The late William Holberton was a retired priest living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He spent the years since his retirement researching and writing Homeward Bound, his first book. He had previously published related articles in magazines such as Civil War Times Illustrated.
Daniel Boone
Author: Michael Lofaro
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 2010-09-12
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 0813128862
DOWNLOAD EBOOK" The embodiment of the American hero, the man of action, the pathfinder, Daniel Boone represents the great adventure of his age—the westward movement of the American people. Daniel Boone: An American Life brings together over thirty years of research in an extraordinary biography of the quintessential pioneer. Based on primary sources, the book depicts Boone through the eyes of those who knew him and within the historical contexts of his eighty-six years. The story of Daniel Boone offers new insights into the turbulent birth and growth of the nation and demonstrates why the frontier forms such a significant part of the American experience.
Rockbridge County Artists and Artisans
Author: Barbara Crawford
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 9780813916385
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe development of many artisans in the fine arts, textiles, furniture, clocks, rifles, ironwork, and pottery is traced from 1750 through the post-Civil War years.
Bulletin
Author: Library of Congress. Card Distribution Section
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Published: 1906
Total Pages: 316
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