| A Guide to Historic Charlottesville & Albemarle County, Virginia Contributor(s): Cooper, Jean L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1540204332 ISBN-13: 9781540204332 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 917.554 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6" W x 9" (0.81 lbs) 146 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - South Atlantic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Charlottesville and surrounding Albemarle County have the peaceful charm of another era. Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this area s celebrated allure comes from a storied past filled with intriguing people and events. Author and local resident Jean Cooper brings Charlottesville s past to life while providing a useful guide to the city s most historic streets, buildings and neighborhoods. This guide invites all to explore different time periods of Charlottesville s history including the colonial era, the War for Independence, the Civil War and early twentieth century. Cooper imparts a wealth of information, revealing fascinating details of Charlottesville s history at every turn." |
Contributor Bio(s): Cooper, Jean L.: - Jean Cooper is an active member of the history community in Charlottesville, Virginia, and works as a director at the University of Virginia. |