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The Civil War in Fairfax County

Author : Charles V. Mauro
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614230382
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book The Civil War in Fairfax County written by Charles V. Mauro and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-11-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his latest book, The Civil War in Fairfax County: Civilians and Soldiers, Charles Mauro has given voice to the heretofore silent majority of the participants in the Civil War: the civilians. This overdue study examines the full spectrum of men, women, slaves and freedmen who lived in Fairfax County, Virginia, during this chaotic, uncertain period. Drawn from the files of the Southern Claims Commission, Mauro recounts the stories the civilians told the Commission after the war to document their losses, lives and living conditions. The citizens of Fairfax County found themselves occupying front row seats at the most horrific show that this country has ever seen. Because of its position just across the Potomac River on the doorstep of the city of Washington, Fairfax County was heavily targeted by the Confederate army and defended with equal determination by the Union army. Fairfax was the first county in the South that the Union army invaded, and the last it occupied as soldiers were mustered out of service after the Grand Review. The Civil War in Fairfax County contains stories of the devastation that both armies brought upon the civilians and their property, as well as the daily strife caused by a war that pitted neighbor against neighbor and family members against themselves. It gives an important, fascinating and unprecedented look into the everyday lives of the civilians who lived through the most tumultuous four years in American history, in a county that was occupied by both the Confederate and Union armies throughout the entire Civil War.

Remembering Fairfax County, Virginia

Author : Karl Reiner
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 162584431X
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)

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Download or read book Remembering Fairfax County, Virginia written by Karl Reiner and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-04-24 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The passage of time has brought with it vast alterations to the landscape of Northern Virginia and Fairfax County. Once a sleepy rural area dotted with a few small villages, it has changed into a bustling suburb that is now home to thousands of people. Throughout its history, Fairfax County has hosted presidents, been home to slave traders and been a strategic component in multiple campaigns during the Civil War. Remembering Fairfax County, Virginia by longtime local historian Karl Reiner is a collection of historical vignettes that captures not only the essence of the events and people who have shaped the history of Fairfax County, but also their impact on the Old Dominion. Reiner calls upon a breadth of materials, exploring much of the forgotten heritage in the county, to provide an accessible and balanced work that is both informative and entertaining. From the influence of presidents such as George Washington to forgotten battles during the Civil War, this collection chronicles the history of Fairfax County during some of the most influential periods in American history.

Chronology of the Civil War in Fairfax County, Part 1 Indexes

Author : Edward Wenzel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781519111821
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (118 download)

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Download or read book Chronology of the Civil War in Fairfax County, Part 1 Indexes written by Edward Wenzel and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-25 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Battles, Skirmishes, Incidents & Events of The War Between the States occurring in Fairfax County, Virginia Two Volume Set, Book 2 of 2

Civil War Northern Virginia 1861

Author : William S. Connery
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614233330
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book Civil War Northern Virginia 1861 written by William S. Connery and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join William C. Connery as he recounts the notable events and battles that occurred in Northern Virginia in 1861 after the firing on Fort Sumter. Beginning in May 1861, both the Confederate and Union armies assembled in Northern Virginia as politicians were deciding how and where the Civil War would be fought. Several months passed as both armies maneuvered and attempted to complete reconnaissance on the other. During this early time, the first officers on both sides were killed; Mount Vernon was declared neutral territory; the Confederate battle flag was adopted; and the first real battles of the war took place in Northern Virginia.

A Virginia Village Goes to War

Author : Bradley E. Gernand
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book A Virginia Village Goes to War written by Bradley E. Gernand and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As told by the villagers themselves, this book details the history of Falls Church, Va., during the Civil War and how it fell victim to a duo of military "firsts". The first aerially-directed bombardment of a human settlement and the first use of aerial reconnaissance in the war by hot-air balloon.

A Tour Guide and History of Col. John S. Mosby's Operations in Fairfax County, Virginia

Author : Donald C. Hakenson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781626200883
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book A Tour Guide and History of Col. John S. Mosby's Operations in Fairfax County, Virginia written by Donald C. Hakenson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is your tour guide to over sixty locations in Fairfax County where Colonel John Singleton Mosby conducted his raids during the Civil War. It is also a guide to the locations of the historical markers dedicated to those raids, and to the whereabouts of the graves of the Mosby Rangers who are buried in Fairfax County"--Page 1.

Mr. Lincoln's Forts

Author : Benjamin Franklin Cooling III
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 9780810863071
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Mr. Lincoln's Forts written by Benjamin Franklin Cooling III and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the American Civil War, Washington, D.C. was the most heavily fortified city in North America. As President Abraham Lincoln's Capital, the city became the symbol of Union determination, as well as a target for Robert E. Lee's Confederates. As a Union army and navy logistical base, it contained a complex of hospitals, storehouses, equipment repair facilities, and animal corrals. These were in addition to other public buildings, small urban areas, and vast open space that constituted the capital on the Potomac. To protect Washington with all it contained and symbolized, the Army constructed a shield of fortifications: 68 enclosed earthen forts, 93 supplemental batteries, miles of military roads, and support structures for commissary, quartermaster, engineer, and civilian labor force, some of which still exist today. Thousands of troops were held back from active operations to garrison this complex. And the Commanders of the Army of the Potomac from Irvin McDowell to George Meade, and informally U.S. Grant himself, always had to keep in mind their responsibility of protecting this city, at the same time that they were moving against the Confederate forces arrayed against them. Revised in style, format, and content, the new edition of Mr. Lincoln's Forts is the premier historical reference and tour guide to the Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C.

A Southern Spy in Northern Virginia

Author : Charles V. Mauro
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614231869
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book A Southern Spy in Northern Virginia written by Charles V. Mauro and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-08 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The remarkable true story of the woman who sheltered Confederate soldiers and gathered intelligence—and the secret book given to her by J. E. B. Stuart. As the Civil War raged, Confederate brigadier general J. E. B. Stuart entrusted a secret album to Laura Ratcliffe, a young girl in Fairfax County, “as a token of his high appreciation of her patriotism, admiration of her virtues, and pledge of his lasting esteem.” A devoted Southerner, Laura provided a safe haven for Rebel forces, along with intelligence gathered from passing Union soldiers. Ratcliffe’s book contains four poems and forty undated signatures: twenty-six of Confederate officers and soldiers and fourteen of loyal Confederate civilians. In A Southern Spy in Northern Virginia, Charles V. Mauro uncovers the mystery behind this album, identifying who the soldiers were and when they could have signed its pages. The result is a fascinating look at the covert lives and relationships of civilians and soldiers during the war, kept hidden until now. Includes photos and illustrations

The Fairfax County Courthouse

Author : Ruby Waldeck
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Fairfax County Courthouse written by Ruby Waldeck and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-04 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Fairfax County Courthouse" by Ruby Waldeck, Ross De Witt Netherton. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

The Spanish-American War

Author : Russell Alexander Alger
Publisher : New York : Harper
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Spanish-American War written by Russell Alexander Alger and published by New York : Harper. This book was released on 1901 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Mosby's Raids in Civil War Northern Virginia

Author : William S Connery
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614238774
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Raids in Civil War Northern Virginia written by William S Connery and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating life of Colonel John Singleton Mosby, the Gray Ghost, before, during, and after the Civil War. The most famous Civil War name in Northern Virginia—other than General Lee—belongs to Colonel John Singleton Mosby, the Gray Ghost. His early life characterized by abuse of childhood bullies, a less-than-outstanding academic career, and even a brief incarceration, Mosby stands out among nearly one thousand generals who served in the war. Even though Mosby was opposed to secession, he joined the Confederate army as a private in Virginia, and quickly rose through the ranks. He became celebrated for his raids that captured Union general Edwin Stoughton in Fairfax and Colonel Daniel French Dulany in Rose Hill. By 1864, he was a feared partisan guerrilla in the North and a nightmare for Union troops protecting Washington City. After the war, his support for presidential candidate Ulysses S. Grant forced Mosby to leave his native Virginia for Hong Kong as U.S. consul. A mentor to young George S. Patton, Mosby’s military legacy extended far beyond the War Between the States and into World War II. William S. Connery brings alive the many dimensions of this American hero.

Civil War Graves of Northern Virginia

Author : Charles A. Mills
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439659222
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Civil War Graves of Northern Virginia written by Charles A. Mills and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-09 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many reminders of the Civil War were left behind in Northern Virginia for future generations to ponder. Also left behind were the graves of those who took part in the tumultuous events of war. Northern Virginia is a treasure house of history, perhaps more so than any other part of the country. One unique way of experiencing that history is by visiting one of the region’s many historic cemeteries. Cemeteries have been called open-air museums, and every gravestone has a story to tell. There are some 1,000 cemeteries in Northern Virginia, ranging from small family plots to huge national cemeteries covering hundreds of acres. Many of these cemeteries contain the remains of Civil War veterans. This book is not meant to be an inclusive survey of every cemetery in the region, but rather it is a presentation of the Civil War history of Northern Virginia through the medium of cemeteries.

Ends of War

Author : Caroline E. Janney
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469663384
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (696 download)

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Download or read book Ends of War written by Caroline E. Janney and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Army of Northern Virginia's chaotic dispersal began even before Lee and Grant met at Appomattox Court House. As the Confederates had pushed west at a relentless pace for nearly a week, thousands of wounded and exhausted men fell out of the ranks. When word spread that Lee planned to surrender, most remaining troops stacked their arms and accepted paroles allowing them to return home, even as they lamented the loss of their country and cause. But others broke south and west, hoping to continue the fight. Fearing a guerrilla war, Grant extended the generous Appomattox terms to every rebel who would surrender himself. Provost marshals fanned out across Virginia and beyond, seeking nearly 18,000 of Lee's men who had yet to surrender. But the shock of Lincoln's assassination led Northern authorities to see threats of new rebellion in every rail depot and harbor where Confederates gathered for transport, even among those already paroled. While Federal troops struggled to keep order and sustain a fragile peace, their newly surrendered adversaries seethed with anger and confusion at the sight of Union troops occupying their towns and former slaves celebrating freedom. In this dramatic new history of the weeks and months after Appomattox, Caroline E. Janney reveals that Lee's surrender was less an ending than the start of an interregnum marked by military and political uncertainty, legal and logistical confusion, and continued outbursts of violence. Janney takes readers from the deliberations of government and military authorities to the ground-level experiences of common soldiers. Ultimately, what unfolds is the messy birth narrative of the Lost Cause, laying the groundwork for the defiant resilience of rebellion in the years that followed.

Manassas (Bull Run) National Battlefield Park, Virginia

Author : Francis Wilshin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Manassas (Bull Run) National Battlefield Park, Virginia written by Francis Wilshin and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Virginia Landmarks Register

Author : Calder Loth
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
ISBN 13 : 0813918626
Total Pages : 650 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (139 download)

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Download or read book The Virginia Landmarks Register written by Calder Loth and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginia Landmarks Register, fourth edition, will create for the reader a deeper awareness of a unique legacy and will serve to enhance the stewardship of Virginia's irreplaceable heritage.

The Memoirs of Colonel John S. Mosby

Author : John Singleton Mosby
Publisher : Boston : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book The Memoirs of Colonel John S. Mosby written by John Singleton Mosby and published by Boston : Little, Brown. This book was released on 1917 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Colonel Mosby was a 'Virginian of the Virginians', educated at the State's University, and seemed destined to pass his life as an obscure Virginia attorney, when war brought him his opportunity for fame. The following pages contain the story of his life as private in the cavalry, as a scout, and as a leader as partisans"--Introduction.

Northern Virginia 1861

Author : William S. Connery
Publisher : History Press Library Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781540206169
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Northern Virginia 1861 written by William S. Connery and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join William C. Connery as he recounts the notable events and battles that occurred in Northern Virginia in 1861 after the firing on Fort Sumter. Beginning in May 1861, both the Confederate and Union armies assembled in Northern Virginia as politicians were deciding how and where the Civil War would be fought. Several months passed as both armies maneuvered and attempted to complete reconnaissance on the other. During this early time, the first officers on both sides were killed; Mount Vernon was declared neutral territory; the Confederate battle flag was adopted; and the first real battles of the war took place in Northern Virginia.