Huntsville Contributor(s): Kvach, John F. (Author), Ethridge, Charity (Author), Hopkins, Michelle (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738598917 ISBN-13: 9780738598918 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) |
Dewey: 976.1 |
LCCN: 2012951110 |
Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.5" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Locality - Huntsville, Alabama - Geographic Orientation - Alabama |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Huntsville has served as the unofficial capital of north Alabama since the early 19th century. Yet Huntsville continued to redefine itself and remain relevant in regional, national, and international affairs. Settled by John Hunt and developed by ambitious cotton planters, enterprising merchants and professionals, and thousands of families looking for new opportunities in the rich farmland, Huntsville has continued to grow and prosper as 21st-century corporations and government agencies develop new technologies that make the city the center of space and defense-related industries in the South. The city has endured military occupation, storms, financial panics, and the constant threat of economic and social stagnation that occurred in so many communities across the South. This positive spirit makes Huntsville a special place for residents and visitors alike. Images of America: Huntsville hopes to capture the uniqueness of the city while simultaneously acknowledging some mistakes that have been made in the past. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kvach, John F.: - For this book, the University of Alabama in Huntsville s (UAH) Public History program and the Huntsville/Madison County Public Library teamed up to find interesting photographs that represent Huntsville s past. UAH students and faculty and the public library staff worked together to create an inclusive history through these images. |