The Life and Times of Ridgeway, Virginia, 1728-1990 (Hardcover)

Pace and McGee fill this book with fascinating tidbits about life in Ridgeway, Virginia, during the nearly three centuries of American history that the town's life encompasses. Plantations, farming innovations, commercial endeavors, railroad-building, historic houses, doctors, preachers, teachers, businessmen, mayors -- each has a chapter. There are more than 200 old photographs and memorabilia. A bibliography and a name index are included. Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in non-fiction, 1990.