Decatur (Paperback)
Jonathan Ford Baggs
ISBN 10: 1467102946 ISBN 13: 9781467102940
Published by Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2019
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Paperback. Established in 1820 on the banks of the Tennessee River, Decatur, Alabama, has always had its destiny tied to the water. It is the city's lifeblood and obstacle. A railroad, an "iron river" between Tuscumbia and Decatur, was built to overcome the natural obstacle so it could be used as an asset. This effort worked. War, pestilence, economic downturns, labor, and social unrest all imbued residents with a resilience of spirit. Residents knew it, and visitors sometimes described it in quick notes on cardstock. These postcards from Decatur, Alabama, traveled across the land and the world. Presented here for the first time are some of those cards, dating between 1874 and the latter 1970s. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781467102940
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Established in 1820 on the banks of the Tennessee River, Decatur, Alabama, has always had its destiny tied to the water. It is the city's lifeblood and obstacle.
A railroad, an iron river between Tuscumbia and Decatur, was built to overcome the natural obstacle so it could be used as an asset. This effort worked. War, pestilence, economic downturns, labor, and social unrest all imbued residents with a resilience of spirit. Residents knew it, and visitors sometimes described it in quick notes on cardstock. These postcards from Decatur, Alabama, traveled across the land and the world. Presented here for the first time are some of those cards, dating between 1874 and the latter 1970s.
About the Author: Jonathan Ford Baggs is a native of Decatur, Alabama. He has spent several decades documenting the city's history as a historian and journalist. This is his second book on aspects of life in the Tennessee Valley.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Decatur (Paperback)
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new