Winchester, Virginia and Its Beginnings

1743-1814

von Katherine Glass Greene

464 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"Winchester, Virginia and Its Beginnings 1743-1814" provides a comprehensive historical account of one of the oldest and most significant towns in the Shenandoah Valley. Written by Katherine Glass Greene, this work meticulously documents the formative years of Winchester, tracing its development from a frontier outpost into a thriving center of commerce and culture during the colonial and early national periods.The narrative covers the critical period starting with the town's formal organization under the auspices of Colonel James Wood and Lord Fairfax, leading through the turbulent years of the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the dawn of the 19th century. Greene details the lives of prominent local figures, the establishment of civic and religious institutions, and the socio-political evolution of the region. Winchester, Virginia and Its Beginnings 1743-1814 offers in-depth insight into the settlement's architectural growth and its strategic importance as a gateway to the American West. This volume serves as an essential resource for those interested in Virginia genealogy, local history, and the broader context of 18th-century American life on the Appalachian frontier.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781026084700
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press