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Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads

Author : Emily J. Salmon
Publisher : Historic Photos
ISBN 13 : 9781596523975
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads written by Emily J. Salmon and published by Historic Photos. This book was released on 2007 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before the Jamestown colonists reached their final shore, they arrived at a place they named Cape Henry, and beyond that lay an inlet that would one day shelter the towns of Hampton Roads: Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach. The images collected in Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads offer a remarkable glimpse into the history of these unique communities. Included among hundreds of photographs are snapshots of Naval Station Norfolk, the Atlantic and the Chamberlin hotels, the Planters works, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad station, St. John's Church, Norfolk's City Market, the 1907 Jamestown Ter-Centennial, the Virginia Beach boardwalk, the Glenn Curtiss flying school, and countless others.

Norfolk Southern in Hampton Roads

Author : Elizabeth Ownley Cooper
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467106739
Total Pages : 1 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

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Download or read book Norfolk Southern in Hampton Roads written by Elizabeth Ownley Cooper and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norfolk Southern Railway's history in southeastern Virginia began in the mid-19th century when a young civil engineer named William Mahone designed an innovative 12-mile-long roadbed through the Great Dismal Swamp that is still in use today. Trees were felled and laid side by side at right angles beneath the swamp's surface, forming a corduroy road, with the roadbed built on top of the logs. The logs sank into the boggy swamp, where they were preserved. Nearly 170 years later, Mahone's corduroy design continues to serve as a major route for Norfolk Southern traffic, supporting millions of tons of freight each year as the railroad provides extensive service throughout Hampton Roads. One of the nation's largest Class 1 railroads, Norfolk Southern was created through the merger of Roanoke-based Norfolk & Western Railway and Washington, DC-based Southern Railway in June 1982.

An African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads

Author : Cassandra Newby-Alexander
Publisher : American Heritage
ISBN 13 : 9781609490775
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (97 download)

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Book Synopsis An African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads by : Cassandra Newby-Alexander

Download or read book An African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads written by Cassandra Newby-Alexander and published by American Heritage. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through a fascinating narrative and stunning vintage photographs, readers will discover the struggles and triumphs of the African Americans of Hampton Roads. It was in Hampton Roads, Virginia, that hundreds gained their freedom. The teeming wharves were once a major station on the Underground Railroad, and during the Civil War, escaped slaves such as Shepard Mallory, Frank Baker and James Townsend fled to Fort Monroe to become contrabands under the protection of General Benjamin Butler. Upon arrival in the region, many took up arms for the Union, and the valiant deeds of some placed them among the first African American Medal of Honor recipients. Join Professor Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander as she charts the history of this remarkable African American community from the Civil War to Reconstruction.

Insiders' Guide® to Hampton Roads

Author : Anthony Germanotta
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762767553
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (627 download)

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Book Synopsis Insiders' Guide® to Hampton Roads by : Anthony Germanotta

Download or read book Insiders' Guide® to Hampton Roads written by Anthony Germanotta and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A first edition, Insiders' Guide to Hampton Roads is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to this storied Virginia metropolitan area. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Hampton Roadsand its surrounding environs.

Atlas Hampton Roads, VA

Author : Rand McNally
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780528857942
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (579 download)

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Download or read book Atlas Hampton Roads, VA written by Rand McNally and published by . This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Our One Common Country

Author : James Conroy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493004115
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Our One Common Country written by James Conroy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-12-23 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our One Common Country explores the most critical meeting of the Civil War. Given short shrift or overlooked by many historians, the Hampton Roads Conference of 1865 was a crucial turning point in the War between the States. In this well written and highly documented book, James B. Conroy describes in fascinating detail what happened when leaders from both sides came together to try to end the hostilities. The meeting was meant to end the fighting on peaceful terms. It failed, however, and the war dragged on for two more bloody, destructive months. Through meticulous research of both primary and secondary sources, Conroy tells the story of the doomed peace negotiations through the characters who lived it. With a fresh and immediate perspective, Our One Common Country offers a thrilling and eye-opening look into the inability of our nation’s leaders to find a peaceful solution. The failure of the Hamptons Roads Conference shaped the course of American history and the future of America’s wars to come.

Hampton Roads - Insiders' Guide

Author : Anthony F. Germanotta, Jr.
Publisher : Insiders' Guide
ISBN 13 : 9780762760176
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (61 download)

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Book Synopsis Hampton Roads - Insiders' Guide by : Anthony F. Germanotta, Jr.

Download or read book Hampton Roads - Insiders' Guide written by Anthony F. Germanotta, Jr. and published by Insiders' Guide. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A first edition, Insiders' Guide to Hampton Roads is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to this storied Virginia metropolitan area. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Hampton Roads and its surrounding environs.

Lost Attractions of Hampton Roads

Author : Nancy E. Sheppard
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439667063
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Book Synopsis Lost Attractions of Hampton Roads by : Nancy E. Sheppard

Download or read book Lost Attractions of Hampton Roads written by Nancy E. Sheppard and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-10 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a trip down memory lane to beloved destinations for fun and families across Virginia's tidewater. Cruise the rails of Ocean View Amusement Park's "The Rocket" roller coaster, dig for fossils at Hampton's Rice's Fossil Pit, celebrate the winter season at Portsmouth's Coleman's Nursery and learn the significant role that Buckroe Beach's Bay Shore Beach Park played in American history. From the Great White Fleet to a Wild West park, journey through this vibrant history with author and historian Nancy E. Sheppard and discover whether such cherished places can ever truly be lost.

Remembering Greater Hampton Roads

Author :
Publisher : Remembering
ISBN 13 : 9781683368359
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (683 download)

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Download or read book Remembering Greater Hampton Roads written by and published by Remembering. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before the Jamestown colonists reached their final shore, they arrived at a place they named Cape Henry, and beyond that lay an inlet that would one day shelter the towns of Hampton Roads: Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach. With a selection of fine historic images from their best-selling book Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads, Emily J. and John S. Salmon provide a valuable and revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of the region. The images collected in Remembering Greater Hampton Roads offer a remarkable glimpse into the history of these unique communities. Published in vivid black-and-white, these images communicate the historic events and everyday life of two centuries of Americans and two centuries of a fascinating corner of America. Remembering Greater Hampton Roads is sure to captivate anyone curious about the region's past, from the student of history to the local history buff.

This Is My South

Author : Caroline Eubanks
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493034316
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book This Is My South written by Caroline Eubanks and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may think you know the South for its food, its people, its past, and its stories, but if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that the region tells far more than one tale. It is ever-evolving, open to interpretation, steeped in history and tradition, yet defined differently based on who you ask. This Is My South inspires the reader to explore the Southern States––Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia––like never before. No other guide pulls together these states into one book in quite this way with a fresh perspective on can’t-miss landmarks, off the beaten path gems, tours for every interest, unique places to sleep, and classic restaurants. So come see for yourself and create your own experiences along the way!

The Hampton Roads Communities in World War II.

Author : Hampton Roads-Peninsular War Studies Committee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The Hampton Roads Communities in World War II. written by Hampton Roads-Peninsular War Studies Committee and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book touches on the social, economic, and governmental changes that occurred during the war--the changes that took place, all over the country but were intensified in the Hampton Roads and Virginia Peninsula area. The hectic experiences of this vital center in adjusting to difficult conditions should help other defense-affected regions of the country. Originally published in 1951. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

The Airship ROMA Disaster in Hampton Roads

Author : Nancy E. Sheppard
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625856695
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)

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Download or read book The Airship ROMA Disaster in Hampton Roads written by Nancy E. Sheppard and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-25 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In March 1921, Major John G. Thornell and his crew were detailed to Italy to procure a new experimental airship for the United States Army Air Service. Stationed at Langley Field in Hampton, the ROMA never lived up to expectations despite being heralded as the future of military innovation. Tragically, it crashed and erupted in a ball of fire in 1922, claiming the lives of thirty-four of the brave men aboard. Author Nancy E. Sheppard reveals the forgotten, harrowing story of one of the last great airships and those who sacrificed for the promise of a new era in aviation.

Book of Thoth

Author : Aleister Crowley
Publisher : Weiser Books
ISBN 13 : 9780877282686
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book Book of Thoth written by Aleister Crowley and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 1944-01-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now a classic in the field, used by students of the Golden Dawn as well as by those who want to understand Crowley's tarot. This is the definitive study of the Egyptian tarot and is used as a key to all Western mystery disciplines. Color plates of eight cards.

Aviation in Hampton Roads

Author : Patrick Evans-Hylton
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738518206
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (182 download)

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Download or read book Aviation in Hampton Roads written by Patrick Evans-Hylton and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orville and Wilbur Wrights første flyvning fandt sted den 17 december 1903 i Hamton Roads. Flyvningen har dybe rødder i dette område hvor luftballoner under den Amerikanske Borgerkrig foretog rekognoscering i området og hvor bemannede rumflyvninger blev planlagt ved NASA's Langley Research Center i 1960'erne. Forfatteren har samlet mere end 200 billeder som dokumenterer en del af flyvningens historie i dette område.

Hampton Roads

Author : Cassandra Newby-Alexander
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625842864
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)

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Download or read book Hampton Roads written by Cassandra Newby-Alexander and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this striking collection of historical images, experience a front-row view of the origination of the public school system within Hampton Roads and the epic struggle for racial equality. From the seventeenth century until the present, this area of the Old Dominion has been at the forefront of challenges, including Reconstruction, Jim Crow law, racial disharmony and public resistance to tax-based public schools. The fiftieth anniversary of the reopening of Norfolks desegregated schools marks an especially appropriate occasion on which to look back at the evolution of public education in the Hampton Roads region.

Lincoln Takes Command

Author : Steve Norder
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1611214580
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Lincoln Takes Command written by Steve Norder and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2019-12-20 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed history of one week during the Civil War in which the American president assumed control of the nation’s military. One rainy evening in May, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln boarded the revenue cutter Miami and sailed to Fort Monroe in Hampton Roads, Virginia. There, for the first and only time in our country’s history, a sitting president assumed direct control of armed forces to launch a military campaign. In Lincoln Takes Command, author Steve Norderdetails this exciting, little-known week in Civil War history. Lincoln recognized the strategic possibilities offered by Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan’s ongoing Peninsula Campaign and the importance of seizing Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the Gosport Navy Yard. For five days, the president spent time on sea and land, studied maps, spoke with military leaders, suggested actions, and issued direct orders to subordinate commanders. He helped set in motion many events, including the naval bombardment of a Confederate fort, the sailing of Union ships up the James River toward the enemy capital, an amphibious landing of Union soldiers followed by an overland march that expedited the capture of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the navy yard, and the destruction of the Rebel ironclad CSS Virginia. The president returned to Washington in triumph, with some urging him to assume direct command of the nation’s field armies. The week discussed in Lincoln Takes Command has never been as heavily researched or told in such fine detail. The successes that crowned Lincoln’s short time in Hampton Roads offered him a better understanding of, and more confidence in, his ability to see what needed to be accomplished. This insight helped sustain him through the rest of the war.

Conversations with God for Teens

Author : Neale Donald Walsch
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1612831168
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book Conversations with God for Teens written by Neale Donald Walsch and published by Hampton Roads Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suppose you could ask God any question and get an answer. What would it be? Young people all over the world have been asking those questions. So Neale Donald Walsch, author of the internationally bestselling Conversations with God series had another conversation. Conversations with God for Teens is a simple, clear, straight-to-the-point dialogue that answers teens questions about God, money, sex, love, and more. Conversations with God for Teens reads like a rap session at a church youth group, where teenagers discuss everything they ever wanted to know about life but were too afraid to ask God. Walsch acts as the verbal conduit, showing teenagers how easy it is to converse with the divine. When Claudia, age 16, from Perth, Australia, asks, "Why can't I just have sex with everybody? What's the big deal?", the answer God offers her is: "Nothing you do will ever be okay with everybody. 'Everybody' is a large word. The real question is can you have sex and have it be okay with you?" There's no doubt that the casual question-and-answer format will help make God feel welcoming and accessible to teens. Conversations with God for Teens is the perfect gift purchase for parents, grandparents, and anyone else who wants to provide accessible spiritual content for the teen(s) in their lives.