| Dueling in Charleston:: Violence Refined in the Holy City Contributor(s): Long, J. Grahame (Author) |
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ISBN: 1609495039 ISBN-13: 9781609495039 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) |
| Dewey: 394 |
| LCCN: 2012044161 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.03" W x 9.01" (0.60 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Though no landmarks or memorials formally recognize dueling in Charleston, it remains a quintessential element of the Holy City's legacy. Most upstanding locals nourished the duelist's tradition, many going so far as to make it an integral part of their social lives. For a time, even the most casual character insults or slurs toward one's moral fiber or family lineage invited a challenge, and almost always, the offended party was expected to retaliate. Thus, finding full expression in frequency and public acceptance throughout the Lowcountry, a gentleman's duel was a crucial--albeit deadly--matter of taste and caste. For two centuries, Charlestonians dueled habitually, settling personal grievances with malice instead of mediation. Charleston historian J. Grahame Long presents a charming portrait of this dreadfully civilized custom. |
Contributor Bio(s): Long, J. Grahame: - J. Grahame Long is the head history curator of Charleston Museum. His 2010 jewelry exhibition, Preciousness Preserved, was named a must see"? by Vogue Magazine, and his 2012 exhibit, Blasted: Assorted Projectiles and Explosives from the Civil War was featured in The Wall Street Journal and USA Today." |