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Documents the role of the James River in the formation of modern America, from the establishment of the Jamestown colony and major Revolutionary War battles to the conflict over slavery and the fall of Richmond.
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<span><span style="padding:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;"><span style="font-style:italic;">The River Where America Began</span><span> takes readers on a journey along the James River from the earliest days of civilization nearly 15,000 years ago through the troubled English settlement at Jamestown and finishes with Lincoln's tour of the defeated capital of Richmond in 1865. Deans traces the historical course of a river whose contributions to American life are both immeasurable and unique. This innovative history invites us all to look into these restless waters in a way that connects us to our past and reminds us of who we are as Americans. </span></span></span>
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