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Charleston: A Historic Walking Tour (Images of America) (Images of America)
Charleston A Historic Walking Tour - Images of America Author:Mary Preston Foster Charleston: A Historic Walking Tour will help natives and visitors alike appreciate the history and residents of this beautiful city. With its architecture, palm trees, and cobblestone streets, Charleston is one of the Souths great cultural destinations. Its ballrooms and benevolent society halls attest to grand periods of opulence and hig... more »h living. The theater, libraries, museum, and college show an appreciation for culture and sophistication. But dont let the citys beauty hide its turbulent history. The horrors of bombardment and occupation by conquering armies have left their marks. The city has experienced bleak times and disasters, including fires, a devastating earthquake, and hurricanes, not to mention the challenges of Reconstruction. Yet Charleston has survived its darker days, and now may be the citys finest hour.« less