Yorktown Centennial Handbook

Yorktown Centennial Handbook

John Austin Stevens

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781160761284
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The Yorktown Centennial Handbook, written by John Austin Stevens and published in 1881, is a comprehensive guidebook to the historical and topographical features of the Yorktown Peninsula, Richmond, James River, and Norfolk. It was written in honor of the centennial celebration of the American victory at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, which marked the end of the American Revolutionary War. The book is divided into several sections, each providing detailed information on the various landmarks, monuments, and historical sites in the region. It includes descriptions of the various battles that took place during the Revolutionary War, as well as information on the various towns and cities in the area. The book also contains maps, illustrations, and photographs that help readers to visualize the places and events being described. Overall, the Yorktown Centennial Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of this important region of the United States.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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