Bøger af Virginius Dabney

Gold That Did Not Glitter is a novel written by Virginius Dabney and first published in 1889. The story is set in the post-Civil War era in Virginia and follows the lives of two families - the Carters and the Hills. The Carters are a wealthy family who own a plantation, while the Hills are a poor family who work on the plantation. Despite their different social status, the two families are connected through a secret - the Hills have discovered a gold mine on the Carter plantation.As the story progresses, the two families become entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal as they try to keep the gold mine a secret from outsiders. The novel explores themes of greed, jealousy, and the corrupting influence of wealth.The main character in the novel is a young woman named Virginia Carter, who is torn between her loyalty to her family and her love for a Hill family member, Tom. The novel also features a cast of complex characters, including scheming businessmen, corrupt politicians, and a vengeful ex-slave.Gold That Did Not Glitter is a compelling historical novel that offers a glimpse into the social and economic realities of the post-Civil War South. With its vivid descriptions of the Virginia landscape and its engaging characters, the novel is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Chronicles the growth of this historic city over nearly four centuries from its founding in the early 1700s to its recent urban and suburban developments. Virginius Dabney updates his history by examining developments in racial relations, cultural institutions, and downtown architecture that have taken place over the past two decades.

Examines liberal movements in the fields of politics, education, religion, race relations, industry, literature, journalism, and women's rights over a period of more than a century and a half. The history of the South is reviewed in four divisions: the era of Jefferson, the era of Calhoun, the period following reconstruction, and the South today. Originally published in 1939.