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100 1 _aQuinn, S. J.
_q(Silvanus Jackson),
_d1837-
245 1 4 _aThe History of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-12-10
508 _aE-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
520 _a"The History of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia" by S. J. Quinn is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work documents the rich history of Fredericksburg, delving into events from the initial explorations by Captain John Smith to its development and significance as a town through various periods, including the Revolutionary War. The author aims to preserve the memories and contributions of its notable citizens, both past and present. The opening of the book introduces the subject matter with reflections on the early explorations that led to the founding of Fredericksburg, crediting Captain John Smith's expeditions along the Rappahannock River in 1608. The narrative traces the city's origins, mentioning the challenges in obtaining historical records, while honoring the contributions of its residents in building the community. Quinn emphasizes the importance of the town's legacy, encapsulating vital moments like John Smith's encounters with Native Americans and the subsequent establishment of settlements that laid the groundwork for what Fredericksburg has become by 1908. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFredericksburg (Va.) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41597
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