Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia by Dorothy Margaret Torpey
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"Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia" by Dorothy Margaret Torpey is a historical account written in the early 1960s. This work explores the geographical, historical, economic, cultural, and political facets that contribute to Virginia's unique identity and its pivotal role in the United States' development. Aimed at providing a thorough understanding of Virginia's rich heritage, the book covers its significance from the establishment of the first English settlement in Jamestown through various
transformative periods. The opening of the book introduces Virginia's geography, detailing its location among major regions and its diverse topographical features. It describes the state’s significant natural resources, rivers, lakes, and climate, painting a vivid picture of the land that has shaped the lives of its inhabitants. Various topographical regions are identified, including the Coastal Plain, Piedmont Plateau, Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Appalachian Plateau, with special emphasis on how these geographical characteristics influence the state's economy and lifestyle. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for exploring Virginia's complex historical narrative in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Torpey, Dorothy Margaret, 1919- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 60053266 |
| Title | Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| Subject | Virginia -- Civilization |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43884 |
| Release Date | Oct 4, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1006 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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