It Happened in Virginia: Remarkable Events That Shaped HistoryA 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
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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 |
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About the Author | 160 |
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It Happened in Virginia: Remarkable Events That Shaped History Emilee Hines No preview available - 2009 |
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