Bibliograph

Charleston, trace the path of America's heritage, Lee Davis Perry

Type

Label

Charleston, trace the path of America's heritage, Lee Davis Perry

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Charleston

Nature of contents

directoriesbibliography

Oclc number

1025549343

Responsibility statement

Lee Davis Perry

Series statement

Historical tours

Sub title

trace the path of America's heritage

Summary

Charleston: a city of gallantry, glory, folly and pain, where democracy was nurtured and secession proclaimed. Perry begins with a bit of geography, economics, and socio-political history to help readers understand the history of the city. He then provides tours by historical period, as well as information on restaurants and hotels

Table Of Contents

Welcome to Charleston -- Key figures in Charleston's history -- Tour 1: Charles Towne to Charleston: colonial settlement to liberated city of the new nation (1670-1799) -- Tour 2: Antebellum growth in Charleston's plantation economy, trades, & architecture (1800-1849) -- Tour 3: The Civil War and subsequent struggles (1850-1900) -- Tour 4: Cultural renaissance and economic boom (1901-1950) -- Tour 5: Remembering the past while embracing the future (1951-present day) -- Staying, eating, and more touring: getting around Charleston -- More places to see

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