Historical Richmond (1885)

Historical Richmond (1885) by Edwin Beresford Chancellor is a comprehensive account of the history of Richmond, Virginia, from its founding in 1737 to the end of the Civil War in 1865. The book provides a detailed overview of the city's development, including its growth as a major center of commerce and industry, its role in the American Revolution and the Civil War, and its cultural and social history. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official documents, to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of the city and its people. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Richmond, Virginia, or the American South more broadly.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.