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Historic Williamsburg's founding, decline, and resurrection journey.
If you're drawn to the intrigues of American history, this book could captivate you. Judy Alter takes us through not just the founding of Williamsburg, but elegantly stitches together the decline and the passionate effort of restoration. It's a blend of rich history with storytelling that brings the past to life as if you're walking down the very streets that shaped a nation.
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ISBN: 9780756503000
Authors:
Judy Alter
Publisher: Compass Point Books
Date of Publication: 2002-09-01
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 4 readers)
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Describes the founding and establishment of Williamsburg, Virginia, its history and the city's eventual restoration.
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Historic Williamsburg's founding, decline, and resurrection journey.
If you're drawn to the intrigues of American history, this book could captivate you. Judy Alter takes us through not just the founding of Williamsburg, but elegantly stitches together the decline and the passionate effort of restoration. It's a blend of rich history with storytelling that brings the past to life as if you're walking down the very streets that shaped a nation.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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