A Brief History of Memphis A Brief History of Memphis

A Brief History of Memphis

    • HUF3,790.00
    • HUF3,790.00

Publisher Description

The story of Memphis, Tennessee—from raucous river town to major Southern metropolis—with photos included.
 
No other southern city has a history quite like Memphis. First purchased in the early 1800s from natives to serve as a vital port for the emerging American river trade, the city flourished until the tumultuous years of the Civil War brought chaos and uncertainty.
 
Yet the city survived. Through the triumphs and tragedies of the civil rights movement and beyond, Memphis endured it all. Despite its compelling story, no concise history of this home of soulful music and unmistakable flavor is available to modern readers. Thankfully, local historian and Memphis archivist G. Wayne Dowdy has filled this gap with a history of Memphis that is as vibrant and welcoming as the city itself.

GENRE
History
RELEASED
2011
27 October
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
147
Pages
PUBLISHER
Arcadia Publishing
SIZE
3.7
MB

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