Bibliograph

Williamsburg before and after, the rebirth of Virginia's colonial capital, by George Humphrey Yetter

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Williamsburg before and after, the rebirth of Virginia's colonial capital, by George Humphrey Yetter

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Williamsburg before and after

Oclc number

17621519

Responsibility statement

by George Humphrey Yetter

Sub title

the rebirth of Virginia's colonial capital

Summary

George Yetter's informative text describes why Williamsburg was founded and flourished during the colonial period. He traces the deterioration that followed when the capital moved to Richmond in 1780 and concludes with the exciting story of how Williamsburg's past was saved. Old photographs, daguerreotypes, watercolors, sketches and maps capture "pre-restoration" Williamsburg. Lovely color "after" photographs show that the vision and dream has been fulfilled.

Table Of Contents

Part One: Williamsburg on the Eve of Restoration -- Williamsburg as the Colonial Capital, 1699-1780 -- The Town That Time Passed By, 1781-1926 -- The Restoration of Williamsburg -- Early Years of the Restoration -- Part Two: Williamsburg Before and After: The Rebirth of Virginia's Colonial Capital -- Index

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