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The James: From Iron Gate to the sea (The Rivers of America) - Hardcover

Niles, Blair

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9781135207489: The James: From Iron Gate to the sea (The Rivers of America)

Synopsis

The book details the history, culture, and geography of the river, tracing it from its origins in the Allegheny Mountains (near the Iron Gate) down to the Atlantic Ocean. It blends historical facts about the James River in Virginia with folklore, covering major eras including early Indigenous settlements, the colonial founding of Jamestown, and its role through the American Civil War.

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