Author: Oscar Haddon DarterPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The History of Fredericksburg Baptist Church, Fredericksburg, Virginia
The History of Fredericksburg Baptist Church, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Author: Oscar H. DarterPublisher:
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Category : Fredericksburg (Va.)
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
The History of Fredericksburg Baptist Church
Author: Oscar H. DarterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Baptists
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
The History of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia
Author: Silvanus Jackson QuinnPublisher:
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Category : Associations, institutions, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg!
Author: George C. RablePublisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807867934
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
During the battle of Gettysburg, as Union troops along Cemetery Ridge rebuffed Pickett's Charge, they were heard to shout, "Give them Fredericksburg!" Their cries reverberated from a clash that, although fought some six months earlier, clearly loomed large in the minds of Civil War soldiers. Fought on December 13, 1862, the battle of Fredericksburg ended in a stunning defeat for the Union. Confederate general Robert E. Lee suffered roughly 5,000 casualties but inflicted more than twice that many losses--nearly 13,000--on his opponent, General Ambrose Burnside. As news of the Union loss traveled north, it spread a wave of public despair that extended all the way to President Lincoln. In the beleaguered Confederacy, the southern victory bolstered flagging hopes, as Lee and his men began to take on an aura of invincibility. George Rable offers a gripping account of the battle of Fredericksburg and places the campaign within its broader political, social, and military context. Blending battlefield and home front history, he not only addresses questions of strategy and tactics but also explores material conditions in camp, the rhythms and disruptions of military life, and the enduring effects of the carnage on survivors--both civilian and military--on both sides.
A History of the Rise and Progress of the Baptists in Virginia
Author: Robert Baylor SemplePublisher:
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Category : Baptists
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
History of the Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1808-1976
Author: Edward AlveyFredericksburg and Its Many Points of Interest
Author: Robert A. KishpaughPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
"Fredericksburg and Its Many Points of Interest" by Robert A. Kishpaugh is a captivating guidebook that offers a comprehensive exploration of the charming city of Fredericksburg. Kishpaugh's in-depth knowledge and passion for the city shine through as he highlights its historical significance, architectural marvels, and cultural attractions. Whether you're a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or simply a curious traveler, this book provides valuable insights into the hidden gems and must-visit sites in Fredericksburg. With vivid descriptions and helpful recommendations, "Fredericksburg and Its Many Points of Interest" is an essential companion for anyone looking to explore the rich heritage of this captivating city.
History of the Laurel Hill Baptist Church, 1851-1976
Author: Sally O. HannahPublisher:
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Category : Clergy
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Laurel Hill Baptist Church was established in 1851 as the first Baptist church in Augusta County, Virginia.
Lincoln's Citadel
Author: Kenneth J WinklePublisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 039334942X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the late 1840s, Representative Abraham Lincoln resided at Mrs. Sprigg’s boardinghouse on Capitol Hill. Known as Abolition House, Mrs. Sprigg’s hosted lively dinner-table debates of antislavery politics by the congressional boarders. The unusually rapid turnover in the enslaved staff suggested that there were frequent escapes north to freedom from Abolition House, likely a cog in the underground railroad. These early years in Washington proved formative for Lincoln. In 1861, now in the White House, Lincoln could gaze out his office window and see the Confederate flag flying across the Potomac. Washington, DC, sat on the front lines of the Civil War. Vulnerable and insecure, the capital was rife with Confederate sympathizers. On the crossroads of slavery and freedom, the city was a refuge for thousands of contraband and fugitive slaves. The Lincoln administration took strict measures to tighten security and established camps to provide food, shelter, and medical care for contrabands. In 1863, a Freedman’s Village rose on the grounds of the Lee estate, where the Confederate flag once flew. The president and Mrs. Lincoln personally comforted the wounded troops who flooded wartime Washington. In 1862, Lincoln spent July 4 riding in a train of ambulances carrying casualties from the Peninsula Campaign to Washington hospitals. He saluted the “One-Legged Brigade” assembled outside the White House as “orators,” their wounds eloquent expressions of sacrifice and dedication. The administration built more than one hundred military hospitals to care for Union casualties. These are among the unforgettable scenes in Lincoln’s Citadel, a fresh, absorbing narrative history of Lincoln’s leadership in Civil War Washington. Here is the vivid story of how the Lincoln administration met the immense challenges the war posed to the city, transforming a vulnerable capital into a bastion for the Union.