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A Brief History of Memphis
Contributor(s): Dowdy, G. Wayne (Author)

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 ISBN: 1540221105     ISBN-13: 9781540221100
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2011
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BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv)
- Travel | United States - South - General
- History | United States - State & Local - General
Dewey: 976.819
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.81 lbs) 146 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - South
- Geographic Orientation - Tennessee
- Cultural Region - Mid-South
- Cultural Region - Southeast U.S.
- Locality - Memphis, Tennessee
 
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Publisher Description:
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. Join Dowdy as he tells the city's story as only a Memphian can.
 
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