Bibliograph

Historical tours Alexandria, Virginia, walk the path of America's heritage, Frederick Knops

Type

Label

Historical tours Alexandria, Virginia, walk the path of America's heritage, Frederick Knops

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 114-117) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Historical tours Alexandria, Virginia

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

971130604

Responsibility statement

Frederick Knops

Series statement

Historical tours

Sub title

walk the path of America's heritage

Summary

Sitting in the shadow of the nation's capital, Alexandria was one of America's most important Colonial towns. Today it is the site of hundreds of architecturally and historically significant buildings. Knops takes the reader on an tour of the city, including the history behind its street names and founding fathers

Table Of Contents

Overview -- Alexandria's early prominence: the French and Indian War -- Alexandria street names -- Residences and businesses -- Religious and cultural institutions -- Infrastructure -- Four tours

Target audience

adult

Classification