| Wicked Columbia:: Vice and Villainy in the Capital Contributor(s): Helsley, Alexia (Author) |
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ISBN: 160949850X ISBN-13: 9781609498504 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) |
| Dewey: 306.097 |
| LCCN: 2013010489 |
| Series: Wicked |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.55 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - Columbia, South Carolina - Geographic Orientation - South Carolina |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Touted as one of America's most livable cities, Columbia has a history of independence and triumph. But that history also has a darker side, one that isn't told quite as often. The capital city's past is filled with salacious tales of debauchery, including a notorious pickpocket bold enough to victimize a mayor and a tradition of dueling that ruined lives over petty insults. From triple hangings at Potter's Field to the lure of ladies of the evening, Columbia has a history as famously hot as its weather. Join author and historian Alexia Helsley as she examines the devilish details of Soda Town. |
Contributor Bio(s): Helsley, Alexia: - Alexia Helsley has served thirty-three years with the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, and also as Director of Public Programs. She manages a genealogical and historical consulting business and has published a number of books on North and South Carolina. |