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Fabulous History of the Dismal Swam: A Story of George Washington's Time
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Fabulous History of the Dismal Swam: A Story of George Washington’s Time

Charles Royster
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An award-winning historian presents the absorbing history of a fantastically delusional enterprise that proposed draining and developing the Dismal Swamp, a vast morass along the Virginia-North Carolina border. William Byrd’s 18th-century scheme was designed to create fabulous wealth for himself and other shareholders, including George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson. 20 illustrations. 5 maps.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Random House USA Inc
Country
United States
Date
15 January 2001
Pages
633
ISBN
9780679753056

An award-winning historian presents the absorbing history of a fantastically delusional enterprise that proposed draining and developing the Dismal Swamp, a vast morass along the Virginia-North Carolina border. William Byrd’s 18th-century scheme was designed to create fabulous wealth for himself and other shareholders, including George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson. 20 illustrations. 5 maps.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Random House USA Inc
Country
United States
Date
15 January 2001
Pages
633
ISBN
9780679753056

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