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100 1 _aRawlings, Mary,
_d1873-1960
245 1 0 _aHistorical Guide to Old Charlottesville :
_bWith mention of its statues and of Albemarle's shrines
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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 2015-09-15
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Historical Guide to Old Charlottesville" by Mary Rawlings is a historical account written in the late 20th century. This book provides a detailed exploration of the historical landmarks, notable figures, and significant events associated with Charlottesville, Virginia, particularly focusing on its heritage and local shrines like Monticello and Ash Lawn. It presents a mixture of narrative and factual data about the area’s evolution from its early days as a political entity to a center of culture and community. The book delves into various locales within Charlottesville, starting with the establishment of the county and highlighting key structures like the courthouse and taverns, which played critical roles in the town's development. Rawlings recounts tales of local legends, such as Jack Jouett’s famous ride during the Revolutionary War, and vivid accounts from the Civil War era, including the military occupations led by Union forces. Additionally, the guide discusses significant statues and memorials that honor figures like Thomas Jefferson, George Rogers Clark, and Robert E. Lee, encapsulating both the historical and cultural significance of these icons within the fabric of Charlottesville’s identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCharlottesville (Va.) -- Guidebooks
653 _aAlbemarle County (Va.) -- Guidebooks
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49980
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