Gilded Age Richmond

Gaiety, Greed & Lost Cause Mania

Autori

• Brian Burns

Parametri

Pagine

162pagine

Tempo di lettura

6ore

• Geografia & Topografia
• Mappe e viaggi
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War Richmond, the narrative explores the city's transition into the Gilded Age amidst technological advancements and social upheaval. As white supremacists threaten segregation, progressives unveil Richmond's first electric streetcar, symbolizing hope and change. The story intensifies with the sensational murder trial of lawyer Thomas J. Cluverius, accused of killing a pregnant woman. Author Brian Burns delves into Richmond's complex history as it grapples with its past while striving for a brighter future.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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