Excerpt from Visitors' Hand Book of Old Point Comfort, Va;, And Vicinity: Including Fortress Monroe, Town of Hampton, National Home for D. V. Soldiers, National Cemetery, and the Hampton Normal Agricultural Institute
Historical - If the reader will refer to the map, in the front of this book, he will notice a narrow strip of land, almost surrounded by water, extending out from the eastern shore of Virginia into the broad expanse of water formed by the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and the James River. This is Old Point Com fort.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating insight into the history of Old Point Comfort, Virginia, an area of great significance during the Civil War and home to the famous Hygeia Hotel. The author takes readers on a tour of the area's most notable landmarks, including Fortress Monroe, the National Soldiers Home, and the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute. Along the way, the book delves into the rich tapestry of historical events that shaped the region, from its early days as a Native American settlement to its strategic importance during the Civil War and its role as a refuge for freed slaves and a hub for education and progress in the post-war era. The book is a valuable resource for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the resilience and transformation of American communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332209866_0
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