
Fort Wool
Star-Spangled Banner Rising
J. Michael Cobb(Author)
History Press Library Editions
Published on 1. July 2009
Book
Hardback
194 pages
978-1-5402-1931-2 (ISBN)
Description
Fort Wool, now a quiet historical landmark, has been witness to some of the most influential figures and events in American history. Originally named for John C. Calhoun, the fortress felt Andrew Jackson walk the ramparts as he retreated from the bustle and politics of Washington, saw Abraham Lincoln direct the shelling and invasion of nearby Norfolk during the Civil War, and guarded one of the country s most important harbors in two world wars. In this volume, J. Michael Cobb, curator of the Hampton History Museum, presents the fascinating tale of presidents and slaves, soldiers, and civilians, all linked by the stone fortress rising from the waters of the Chesapeake. Cobb paints a vivid picture of a landmark that has endured for centuries in the shifting sands, heavy weather, and swift currents of history."
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Language
English
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5402-1931-2 (9781540219312)
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