Hidden History of Old Charleston

by Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman

• ISBN13: 9781596298439
• ISBN10: 159629843X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-25
• Publisher: History Pr

Summary

From the Lowcountry's first rrecorded duel to old-fashioned summers at the 'hottest spot in town,' these pages will captivate you with stories of people, events and places that have all but vanished from memory. Find out the real history behind some of Charleston's beloved mansions and learn about the early plantations and their owners. Join the authors as they relate the riots and romance, the preservation and politics- and even a ghost story -from Charleston's hidden history.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 9
Preface	p. 11
The Barbadians	p. 17
Founding Mothers	p. 21
Sons of Liberty	p. 35
The Duello	p. 43
Politics and Pride	p. 49
Men of Valor	p. 59
The Promise	p. 79
Assault on Myrtle Grove	p. 89
The “Big House” at 274 Calhoun Street	p. 105
Old-fashioned Summers	p. 119
Villa Margherita	p. 129
Women of Destiny	p. 139
Notes	p. 149
Bibliography	p. 153
About the Authors	p. 157
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