A Pictorial History of Montgomery County 175 Years; 1818-1993
Virginia Beach: The Donning Company, 1993. Limited Edition. Hardcover. 8.75"x11.25"x.50"; 128 pgs. Black boards with gilt lettering on front and spine. Black and white photo pastedowns in front and back. No markings throughout. Little to no shelf wear. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, unclipped, & unmarked. GIFT QUALITY. Collectible - Fine / Fine. Item #11717
ISBN: 0898658780
With over two hundred photographs, the book provides glimpses of the early years including Graham Cave, where Montgomery County's first inhabitants resided thousands of years ago.
The uniqueness of each community is depicted, including those events that both unified the county and at times divided its people. The impact of the Civil War, the location of the county seat, the establishment of county fairs and picnics, the formation of the county's school systems, and the development of industry are but a few of the evnets that shaped the county's heritage. Much much more.
Price: $175.00