This unique book; originally published in a limited edition in 1982 and out of print for many years; is the most comprehensive collection of Civil War letters written by residents of Southeastern Alabama and Southwestern Georgia to be published. Poignant in emotion; informative in detail; and broad in scope; the correspondence contained here provides us with a unique opportunity to understand the Civil War and its effect on individuals and families from an intensely personal perspective. The writers; the great majority of them unlettered and expressing themselves in a disarmingly honest manner in their heartfelt missives; collectively paint a compelling portrait of a watershed moment in national history from a regional viewpoint. They make well-known events tangible and lesser-known sidebars illuminating. The book is a solidly researched volume that represents a key piece of the historiographical record of the eighteen-county region served by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission. Appropriately; this volume reaches Americans as our nation contemplates the Civil War and its impact on American history during the war’s sesquicentennial anniversary.
#72483 in Books Colonial Williamsburg Foundation 1988-08-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.75 x 10.00 x .75l; #File Name: 0879350776198 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Full of pictures and information about Colonial WilliamsburgBy ChickenMomI became interested in the older pictures of Williamsburg before it was restored; after talking to some of the workers at Colonial Willimsburg. I had a lady show me an album with pictures of the Margaret Hunter shop when it was a gas station and garage back in the 1930's. The book ;not only shows pictures of the before but it also shows the finished buildings. It covers the majority of the buildings in Colonial Willimasburg; including many of the homes and buildings that aren't open to the public. This book is a must for someone who loves to visit Colonial Williamsburg or is interested in it's restoration. It is very well done.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. For fans of Colonial Williamsburg; this is a good one.By Glenn D. RobinsonIf you are a fan of Colonial Williamsburg; this might be a good book for your collection. The first half is about the history of the town from the founding to the glory days and then the decline to the point that it was a 'dull roadside town to get gasoline and not much more." The second half is about the restoration with a breakdown of many of the buildings; including the history of each home or tavern; who lived there; how the building changed; how each was restored. What we see today is far from what Williamsburg was in 1900 or 1850. Many buildings have been removed (banks; gas stations; churches; homes; porches; and more and many buildings had to be rebuilt from records (The Palace; the Capital building and more).Granted; it is a coffee table book; but still interesting.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. The hard work behind the living history of Colonial WilliamsburgBy Avid ReaderThis book has been around awhile; but it does a good job of recording the extensive restoration work done by the Rockefellers in Colonial Williamsburg. The undertaking was really quite enormous - one wonders whether it would ever be done today. We are the richer for it; because "living history" museums help Americans understand and experience their past.This book is for all Americans who believe there is value in such undertakings as context and as a guide to our future.
