Bibliograph

The James River, William A. Fox

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The James River, William A. Fox

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsportraitsmaps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The James River

Responsibility statement

William A. Fox

Series statement

Local authors projectImages of America

Summary

In 2007, House Resolution 16 of the 110th Congress named the James River as Americas Founding River. The first permanent English settlement in the New World was made on the banks of the James at Jamestown in 1607, and representative government in America began there in 1619. The river runs for 340 miles entirely in Virginia, from the Allegheny Mountains to Hampton Roads and the Chesapeake Bay. Canal boats, steamboats, and railroads made it a mainstream of commerce and communication for the growing state. While the rivers scenic views have remained relatively unchanged since 1607, there is still much to discover along its length through 20 counties, three major cities, and numerous small towns on its way to the sea. With more than 200 images, The James River seeks to raise awareness about this great river and its history while helping to protect and preserve it for the future

Target audience

adult

Classification