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100 1 _aBarry, Joseph,
_d1828?-1905
245 1 4 _aThe Strange Story of Harper's Ferry, with Legends of the Surrounding Country
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-03-02
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Louise Pattison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry, with Legends of the Surrounding Country" by Joseph Barry is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich and tumultuous history of Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, exploring both factual events and the legends that have arisen around them. The narrative covers the town's founding, its strategic significance during the Civil War, and a series of notable incidents, all framed by the colorful local lore that has developed over the years. The opening of the book sets the stage by describing Harper's Ferry before the Civil War, including details about its geography, population shifts, and the natural beauty of the region. Barry introduces key themes such as the fluctuating demographics post-war and the unique features of the town, including Jefferson's Rock and local flora and fauna. An historical overview of Robert Harper, the founder of the town, echoes throughout this section, tracing his life, the establishment of the ferry service, and how the town evolved into a critical military site. Furthermore, the author infuses the narrative with personal reflections and local anecdotes that contribute to the atmosphere and depth of Harper's Ferry’s storied past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHarpers Ferry (W. Va.) -- History -- John Brown's Raid, 1859
653 _aHarpers Ferry (W. Va.) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35459
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