Yorktown (Images of America) by Kathleen Manley
In 1750, the deepwater port of Yorktown housed approximately 250 300 businesses, with as many as 2,000 people thriving in the small town. By 1781, the Revolutionary War s final siege had been staged, and the British were caught without resources to win the final battle against the American and Allied forces. Freedom was won for America, but Yorktown would continue to see war. In 1862, the Peninsula Campaign of the Civil War led to a monthlong battle near the site of the previous conflict. In 1917, World War I brought the embarkation of the Atlantic Fleet, and within a few decades, World War I would change Yorktown and the nation forever. These historic postcards portray the first family houses, the churches, the courthouses, the military, the battlefields, and the commemorative memorials of the area, showing the town s progression through time, from the 18th century through the present day.
Manley, Kathleen: - Author and Yorktown resident Kathleen Manley has maintained a lifelong passion for history, writing, and the arts. Kathleen is a direct descendent of Benjamin Lincoln, one of the major figures in the American Revolution. Photographs for this volume were provided from private collections and a detailed inventory from the National Park Service.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780738516554 |
| ISBN 10 | 0738516554 |
| Title | Yorktown (Images of America) |
| Author | Kathleen Manley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Year published | 2004-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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