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Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County both witnessed the ravages of America's defining drama. This is the story of a town forced into exodus by the harsh hand of war and of the strength that helped its residents find rebirth from the ashes of destruction. This shared experience would bring people like John Henry Myer and Joseph Walker into a united community, despite diverse backgrounds and racial differences. Fredericksburg had enjoyed prosperity as a colonial-era tobacco port, but economic and agricultural changes diminished this importance. By the 1850s, Fredericksburg had been eclipsed by Richmond to the south and Alexandria to the north. Shortly before the Civil War, a small industrial boom revitalized the town only to be cast asunder by the events of 1861-1865. Ten miles south is Spotsylvania Court House, the county seat. Here too, fate would deal a blow as warring armies raged over the pastoral setting, leaving destruction in their wake.
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (December 3, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0738514845
ISBN-13: 978-0738514840
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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I am an admitted history buff. But it's embarrasing for me to admit that my Civil War history knowledge is never up to snuff, because this is such a convoluted, controversial and often mischaracterized period.So, imagine my pleasure when I came upon a book like "Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania Courthouse" (Images of America series). Simple, clear and compelling writing with a huge gallery of images, both period and modern. Unlike a lot of historical books that try to focus generally, F&SC takes you into the microcosm of individual lives. It gives names and emotions and memories to the daguerrotype photos one would normally dismiss as humans lost in the landfill of history. That makes what you read about come alive, and actually matter.Mr. Cummings is, on top of being a solid and talented writer, on to a way of portraying history that I sincerely hope can be embraced as a model for subsequent works of this genre. "Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania Courthouse" is well worth anyone's collection of American history.- Scott Jorgensen
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I really enjoyed this book. Lots of great picures and interesting historical information. Obviouly written by someone who loves Fredericksburg as much as I do.
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