Richmond

""Richmond: Its People And Its Story"" is a comprehensive historical account of the city of Richmond, Virginia, written by Mary Newton Stanard. The book covers the period from the city's founding in 1737 to the early 20th century, tracing the evolution of Richmond from a small colonial settlement to a bustling industrial hub. The book is divided into chapters that explore different aspects of Richmond's history, including its early settlers, the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction era. Stanard also delves into the city's cultural and social history, discussing topics such as religion, education, and the arts.Throughout the book, Stanard draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspaper articles, to provide a vivid and detailed picture of life in Richmond during different periods of its history. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help bring the city's past to life.Overall, ""Richmond: Its People And Its Story"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of one of America's oldest and most important cities.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.