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100 1 _aStewart, Charles Alexander
245 1 2 _aA Virginia Village
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-11-06
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Virginia Village" by Charles Alexander Stewart is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides a comprehensive portrayal of Falls Church, Virginia, capturing the essence of the community at the turn of the century. It chronicles the town's evolution, highlighting its significant historical buildings, notable inhabitants, and the influence of the Village Improvement Society on local development. The opening of the text establishes the setting as Falls Church, emphasizing its transformation from a small hamlet to a thriving suburban town located near Washington, D.C. Stewart introduces the historical context of the community, noting its cosmopolitan character attributed to its diverse population largely comprised of government employees. The narrative sets up the rich historical backdrop by discussing the town's connection to prominent events, including its role during the Civil War and the Spanish-American War, while also hinting at the various societal changes that have shaped its identity over time. The introduction serves to engage readers with the charm and complexity of Falls Church, encouraging them to explore the detailed descriptions and personal accounts of the village's past throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFalls Church (Va.) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30054
999 _c70902
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