A Guide to Historic Alexandria
A Guide to Historic Alexandria by William Seale, published by the City of Alexandria 250th Anniversary Commission in 2000, offers an insightful exploration of the city’s rich history. This edition, comprising 144 pages, presents a blend of documentary photographs and modern imagery alongside a historical narrative that highlights significant sites and events in Alexandria, Virginia.
Readers will find a detailed examination of Revolutionary and Civil War period structures, including houses, shops, markets, forts, and gardens that have stood the test of time. The book also features special tour maps, making it a useful resource for those interested in the history and travel aspects of Alexandria. Through its engaging content, this guide invites readers to discover the enduring charm of one of the nation’s early towns.
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A Guide to Historic Alexandria explores the city’s past through documentary photographs, striking modern photography, historical narrative, and special tour maps. The Guide opens the doors to Revolutionary and Civil War period houses, shops, markets, forts, and walled gardens that have prevailed through many generations in one of the nation’s most appealing early towns.
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