Soft cover, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, 32 pages, 36 black and white
illustrations, 6 maps, 10 color plates. Color cover and 4 page
insert.
Our book is available by mail. The cost, including tax and shipping, is $12.00.
You can mail your order to
Friends of
Bryan Park
P.O. Box 15481
Richmond,
VA 23227-5481 or for a faster response, e-mail
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Book
Overview
This book takes
readers on a journey into the hidden history behind one of Richmond's
premier landmark parks. Along the way it explores the people and
events behind the over 260 acres that were once the site of a planned
slave rebellion,
an early settlers' plantation,
grain and lumber mills,
an ice business,
a Confederate cavalry camp
and a popular 1920's auto-tourist camp.
Through the generosity of the family of
Joseph Bryan in 1910, this property is
now one of Richmond's finest recreational areas, noted for its
picturesque landscapes, legendary azalea
garden, walking and jogging trails,
soccer fields, picnic shelters and playgrounds, as well as remarkable
wildlife habitat. The story of Bryan
Park invites readers to discover the people and places behind its rich
history and fascinating evolution from rural estate to grand urban park. 
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