Definitive History

Discover the in-depth history behind some of America's most beloved locations and cultural icons with the Definitive History American History Book series. Learn how Johnstown, Pennsylvania recovered after a devastating flood in 1936, discover Sarasota’s famous connection to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and revisit Brooklyn Heights and the Battle of Brooklyn during the Revolutionary War. What part did seaside town Truro play in capturing British militia? What about the lost indigeneous history of Edisto Island?  From Chesapeake, Virginia to Centerville, Iowa, uncover new stories through the Definitive History series. 
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A History of Chesapeake, Virginia
A History of Chesapeake, Virginia

A History of Chesapeake, Virginia

9781596293519

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A History of Chesapeake, Virginia chronicles the history of this famous city, from its colonial to beginnings to its modern day prestige.

An entertaining and informative history for all who love Chesapeake--and a must-read for anyone who calls this beautiful city home. Chesapeake, Virginia, is one of the newest cities in the Commonwealth, but the area is undeniably steeped in history that dates to the colonial era and before. In this exemplary volume, historian Raymond Harper traces Chesapeake-area settlement from Native Americans to early Europeans and continuing through the modern era. With fascinating detail, Harper presents the impact of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, the development of education and religion and the growth of one of the nation's most beloved cities.

A History of Chesapeake, Virginia