It Happened in Virginia: Remarkable Events That Shaped History

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Rowman & Littlefield, Nov 30, 2009 - History - 168 pages

A fascinating collection of thirty-five compelling stories about events that shaped Old Dominion, It Happened in Virginia describes everything from the invention of America's original instrument, the banjo, to how Stonewall Jackson acquired his nickname.

 

Contents

A Tragic Beginning1607
1
Tobacco Saving and Destroying Virginia1612
5
Wives and Servants for Sale1619
9
An Uprising and a Savior1622
12
The First American Revolution1676
16
The Incredible Journey1755
21
Getting the Lead Out1756
26
Virginias Gentleman Giant1765
30
Seeking the Beale Treasure1885
85
The Carroll County Shootout1912
89
Mr Peanut1916
93
An Island of Ponies1925
97
Ham for a Play1932
101
Two Worthwhile Work Projects19311939
105
Richmonds Famous Dancer1938
110
War Comes to Virginia1942
114

A Midnight Ride1781
35
Victory with Help from Our Friends1781
39
The Bizarre Randolphs1792
44
Gabriels Insurrection1800
49
A Traitor on Trial1807
53
The Richmond Theater Fire1811
57
The Unhappy Soldier1829
61
Saving the Harvest1831
65
Entertaining the Queen1843
69
Here Lies Stonewall Jacksons Arm1863
73
The Crater1864
77
No More Need to Roll Your Own1882
81
A Plague Strikes Southwest Virginia1950
118
Bigger than the Brinks1955
122
Camilles Destruction1969
126
Virginias Master Spy1985
130
Virginia Elects a Governor1989
134
Looking Forward and Looking Back2000
138
Virginias Birthday Parties2007
142
Virginia Facts and Trivia
148
Bibliography
149
Index
155
About the Author
160
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About the author (2009)

Though she is a native Virginian, Emilee Hines finds she is always learning new and interesting things about the history of her home state. Emilee taught history, English, and creative writing for thirty years before retiring, and she is now a freelance writer.

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