The History of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia by S. J. Quinn
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"The History of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia" by S. J. Quinn is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work documents the rich history of Fredericksburg, delving into events from the initial explorations by Captain John Smith to its development and significance as a town through various periods, including the Revolutionary War. The author aims to preserve the memories and contributions of its notable citizens, both past and
present. The opening of the book introduces the subject matter with reflections on the early explorations that led to the founding of Fredericksburg, crediting Captain John Smith's expeditions along the Rappahannock River in 1608. The narrative traces the city's origins, mentioning the challenges in obtaining historical records, while honoring the contributions of its residents in building the community. Quinn emphasizes the importance of the town's legacy, encapsulating vital moments like John Smith's encounters with Native Americans and the subsequent establishment of settlements that laid the groundwork for what Fredericksburg has become by 1908. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Quinn, S. J. (Silvanus Jackson), 1837- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 09000088 |
| Title | The History of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| Credits | E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| Subject | Fredericksburg (Va.) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41597 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41597-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 691 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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