Curiosities of the Confederate Capital: Untold Richmond Stories of the Spectacular, Tragic and Bizarre

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• Brian Burns

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• 162 Seiten
• 6 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Weltgeschichte

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Set during the Civil War, the book uncovers hidden stories from Richmond, the Confederacy's capital. It highlights the experiences of Mary E. Walker, a Union doctor and feminist imprisoned for her attire, and explores the mysterious explosion of a coffee substitute factory. Additionally, it reveals how Confederate soldiers found solace in Hugo's "Les Miserables" amidst the chaos of battle. Author Brian Burns presents a collection of intriguing tales that shed light on the lesser-known aspects of Richmond's wartime history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Einband: Hardcover