The Romance of Historic Alexandria (Classic Reprint): A Guide to the Old City - Couverture souple

Eugene B. Jackson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332795315 ISBN 13 : 9781332795314

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the old streets where history lived and legends grew. This guide brings Alexandria’s rich past to life, revealing how a bustling port town helped shape a nation and inspire liberty.

In these pages you’ll follow the city’s winding story from founding days through revolutionary halls and social salons. You’ll see where leaders met, how streets were named for great figures, and why the Carlyle House stood at the center of political and social life. The narrative blends landmarks with vivid anecdotes, linking monuments to the people who made them famous.

• Discover historic sites like the Carlyle House, the Presbyterian Meeting House, and the old jail that framed a struggle for religious liberty.


• Learn how Washington, Braddock, and other giants moved through Alexandria and influenced events from the Revolution to the early republic.


• Hear stories of notable residents and visitors, from bankers and diplomats to soldiers and poets, and how their lives intersected with the city.


• Gain context for how everyday places—streets, churches, and courthouses—became stage for national history.

Ideal for readers who relish American history, local tours, and the story of a city that helped shape liberty and democracy.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332795315
• ISBN 13: 9781332795314
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 55
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