02215cam a22003373u 4500 30747 UtSlPG 20260610133712.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 73188711 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F206 Moore, Gay Montague Seaport in Virginia : George Washington's Alexandria Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-12-23 E-text prepared by Mark C. Orton, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Seaport in Virginia" by Gay Montague Moore is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book focuses on the rich history of Alexandria, Virginia, particularly during the time of George Washington, illustrating the town's development and connection to early American life. It explores the significant contributions of various characters, especially Washington, who played a pivotal role in the town’s emergence as a vital seaport. The opening portion of the book sets the scene with a personal narrative from the author, recounting her and her husband's interest in Alexandria and their journey to uncover its history. They delve into the town's architectural past, the key figures who shaped its early days, and the socio-economic impact of tobacco and shipping on its growth. Moore emphasizes Washington's deep ties to Alexandria, highlighting moments from his youth through his role as a respected citizen involved in town affairs, creating a vivid picture of a community intricately linked to the nation's early history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Alexandria Alexandria (Va.) -- History Alexandria (Va.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30747 71593 71593