Williamsburg Before and After
| Author | : George Humphrey Yetter |
| Publisher | : Colonial Williamsburg |
| Total Pages | : 216 |
| Release | : 1988 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0879350776 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780879350772 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (772 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Williamsburg Before and After by : George Humphrey Yetter
Download or read book Williamsburg Before and After written by George Humphrey Yetter and published by Colonial Williamsburg. This book was released on 1988 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Yetter's informative text describes why Williamsburg was founded and flourished during the colonial period. He traces the deterioration that followed when the capital moved to Richmond in 1780, and concludes with the exciting story of how Williamsburg's past was saved. Old photographs, daguerreotypes, watercolors, sketches, and maps capture "pre-restoration" Williamsburg. Lovely color "after" photographs show that the vision and dream have been fulfilled.