Bibliograph

Hidden history of old Charleston, Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman with Edward FitzSimons Good

Type

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Hidden history of old Charleston, Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman with Edward FitzSimons Good

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [149]-155)

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

portraitsmapsillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hidden history of old Charleston

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

503596116

Responsibility statement

Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman with Edward FitzSimons Good

Summary

"From the Lowcountry's first recorded duel to old-fashioned summers at the 'hottest spot in town.' these pages will captivate you with stories of people, events and places that have all but vanished from memory. Find out the real history behind some of Charleston's beloved mansions and learn about the early plantations and their owners. Join the authors as they relate the riots and romance, the preservation and politics--and even a ghost story--from Charleston's hidden history."--P. [4] of cover

Table Of Contents

The Barbadians -- Founding mothers -- Sons of Liberty -- The duello -- Politics and pride -- Men of valor -- The promise -- Assault on Myrtle Grove -- The "Big House" at 274 Calhoun Street -- Old-fashioned summers -- Villa Margherita -- Women of destiny

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