Book of the Month
Sharyn McCrumb:
The Devil Amongst The Lawyers
The Devil Amongst The Lawyers is a fictionalized version of the 1935 murder trial of Edith Maxwell, which took place in Wise County, Virginia.
Well researched and well written. " A stunnning return to the lands, ballads, and characters upon which she made her name, The Devil Amongst the Lawyers is a testament to Sharyn McCrumb's lyrical and evocative writing."
Hardback, 320 pages - $25.00 plus tax and S & H if mailed.
BOOK OF THE YEAR
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The Heritage of Wise County and The City of Norton, 1856-2001, Volume II If you liked The Heritage of Wise County and The City of Norton, 1856-2001, Volume I, You will LOVE Volume II. More History, more photos, more folklore, full of surprises! This book is a MUST for Wise County researchers, or if you have ties with Wise County whatsoever. It will intrigue you with its many stories of Wise County's early days, its towns, communities and people who made it all happen. 1133 pages, $65.00 plus $7.00 postage |
The Heritage Of Wise County and The City of Norton, 1856-2001, Volume II
Introduction and History of Wise County Historical Society
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: In The Beginning
Chapter 2: Frontier Forts
Chapter 3: Indian Atrocities Along The Clinch, Powell and Holston
Rivers
Chapter 4: Early Frontier
Chapter 5: Early Houses
Chapter 6: Wise County
Chapter 7: Prince's Flats...the City of Norton
Chapter 8: Our towns
Chapter 9: James Taylor Adams
Chapter 10: Edward L. "Buck" Henson, Jr.
Chapter 11: Our People (Above
and Beyond)
Chapter 12: Memories
Memorials
Ads
Index
Wise County Historical Society