Author: James Joseph McDonaldPublisher:
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Category : Virginia
Languages : en
Pages : 436
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Housekeeping in Old Virginia
Author: Marion Cabell TyreePublisher:
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Category : Chores
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
"Virginia, or the Old Dominion, as her children delight to call her, has always been famed for the style of her living ... Tearing the glittering arms of King George from their sideboards, and casting them, with their costly plate and jewels, as offerings into the lap of the Continental Congress, they introduced in their homes that new style of living in which, discarding all the showy extravagance of the old, and retaining only its inexpensive graces, they succeeded in perfecting that system which, surviving to this day, has ever been noted for its beautiful and elegant simplicity. This system, which combines the thrifty frugality of New England with the less rigid style of Carolina, has been justly pronounced, by the throngs of admirers who have gathered from all quarters of the Union around the generous boards of her illustrious sons, as the very perfection of domestic art." -- Preface.
Old Virginia and Her Neighbours
Author: John FiskeOld Virginia Houses: Along the fall line
Author: Emmie Ferguson FarrarPublisher:
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Category : Historic buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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Life in Old Virginia
Author: James Joseph McDonaldPublisher:
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Category : Virginia
Languages : en
Pages : 436
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O is for Old Dominion
Author: Pamela Duncan EdwardsPublisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1585366188
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
From Arlington National Cemetery (once part of Robert E. Lee's homestead) to magnificent Monticello, Virginia has always had a prominent place in American history. Jamestown, Williamsburg, and even the Pentagon are just a few of the many places highlighted in O is for Old Dominion. Readers will also be introduced to such history makers as George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Booker T. Washington. Pamela Duncan Edwards came from England to live in Virginia twenty years ago and fell in love with her new home. Pamela was a children's librarian before becoming the author of nearly twenty-five picture books. She thinks Virginia is the most beautiful state and hopes she will live there forever. Pamela makes her home in Vienna, Virginia. Artist Troy Howell has had a prolific career as a children's book illustrator, with countless books to his credit. He received his formal art education from the Art Center in Los Angeles and the Illustrators' Workshops in New York. Troy lives in Falmouth, Virginia.
Social Life in Old Virginia Before the War
Author: Thomas Nelson PagePublisher:
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Category : Publishers' bindings
Languages : en
Pages : 136
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The Hornbook of Virginia History
Author: Emily J. SalmonPublisher:
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Category : Virginia
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Since 1949, the "Hornbook" has been the definitive, handy reference guide to Virginia history and culture. Among the book's contents are: a concise history of the commonwealth; total population figures, 1610-1990; lists of all the governors, lieutenant governors, and attorneys general from 1607 to the present; brief histories of the counties and cities presently in Virginia along with counties formerly in the commonwealth; concise descriptions of famous houses, places of worship, and other historical sites; and brief histories of the colleges and universities in Virginia. "The Hornbook of Virginia History" is a must on the bookshelf of everyone who reads, researches, writes, or cares about Virginia history. -- From product description.
Cradle of America
Author: Peter WallensteinPublisher: University Press of Kansas
ISBN: 0700619941
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
As the site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, the birthplace of a presidential dynasty, and the gateway to western growth in the nation’s early years, Virginia can rightfully be called the “cradle of America.” Peter Wallenstein traces major themes across four centuries in a brisk narrative that recalls the people and events that have shaped the Old Dominion. The second edition is updated with new material throughout, including a new chapter on Virginia and world affairs from the Korean War through 9/11 and beyond, and, an expanded bibliography. Historical accounts of Virginia have often emphasized harmony and tradition, but Wallenstein focuses on the impact of conflict and change. From the beginning, Virginians have debated and challenged each other’s visions of Virginia, and Wallenstein shows how these differences have influenced its sometimes turbulent development. Casting an eye on blacks as well as whites, and on people from both east and west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, he traces such key themes as political power, racial identity, and education. Bringing to bear his long experience teaching Virginia history, Wallenstein takes readers back, even before Jamestown, to the Elizabethan settlers at Roanoke Island and the inhabitants they encountered, as well as to Virginia’s leaders of the American Revolution. He chronicles the state’s dramatic journey through the Civil War era, a time that revealed how the nation’s evolution sometimes took shape in opposition to the vision of many leading Virginians. He also examines the impact of the civil rights movement and considers controversies that accompany Virginia into its fifth century. The text is copiously illustrated to depict not only such iconic figures as Pocahontas, George Washington, and Robert E. Lee, but also such other prominent native Virginians as Carter G. Woodson, Patsy Cline, and L. Douglas Wilder. Sidebars throughout the book offer further insight, while maps and appendixes of reference data make the volume a complete resource on Virginia’s history.
Life in Old Virginia; a Description of Virginia More Particularly the Tidewater Section, Narrating Many Incidents Relating to the Manners and Customs of Old Virginia So Fast Disappearing as a Result of the War Between the States, Together With Many Humoro
Author: James Joseph McDonaldPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019613436
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is a vivid description of the Virginia, especially the Tidewater section, that gives a glimpse into the lifestyles, customs, and traditions that are slowly fading away. The author narrates numerous incidents that portray the life in old Virginia before the civil war. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves history and would like to travel back in time to the antebellum era of America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Virginia
Author: Virginia Writers' ProjectPublisher:
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Category : Virginia
Languages : en
Pages : 828
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