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It has been hailed as a gorgeous river city blessed with abundant resources. It has also been called the city of “contradictions” and “crises” (Campbell, 2012), a city with a “complicated history” replete with “struggles and wounds” (Ayers, 2012; Schwartz, 2012). Richmond, Virginia, has been a magnet for heroism and villainy, a place where the best and worst of human nature have collided over several centuries.<\/p>\n
This volume, Heroes of Richmond: Four Centuries of Courage, Dignity, and Virtue<\/em><\/a>, represents an attempt to capture the complex heroic history of a complex city. Authored by a group of outstanding students at the University of Richmond, this book provides coverage of Richmond’s heroes from the first European settlements in the early 1600s to the present day.<\/p>\n Heroes of Richmond<\/a> is now available for purchase right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The book offers a review of heroism in Richmond across a wide variety of domains. The authors provide an analysis of social activists John Mitchell, Jr.<\/strong>, and Oliver Hill<\/strong>; groundbreaking educators such as Maggie Walker<\/strong>, Virginia Randolph<\/strong>, and May Keller<\/strong>; political greats such as Patrick Henry<\/strong>, John Marshall<\/strong>, Douglas Wilder<\/strong>, and Mary Sue Terry<\/strong>; selfless heroes such as Mary Elizabeth Browser<\/strong>, E. Claiborne Robins<\/strong>, Lora Robins<\/strong>, and several unsung citizens<\/strong>; and iconic legends such as Pocahontas<\/strong>, William Byrd II<\/strong>, Edgar Allan Poe<\/strong>, and Arthur Ashe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cSuperb scholarship about a stunning city of heroes.\u201d <\/span><\/strong>\u2013 Dr. James K. Beggan, Professor of Sociology, University of Louisville<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n – – – – – – – – – –<\/p>\n Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n Heroes of Richmond: Four Centuries of Courage, Dignity, and Virtue<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Edited by Scott T. Allison<\/p>\n Foreword<\/strong> Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n Richmond, Virginia: A Cultural and Historical Nexus of Heroism Part 1 Chapter 1. The Founding of Richmond: William Byrd II\u2019s Heroic Odyssey Chapter 2. Pocahontas: The Unknown, Underestimated Hero of Central Virginia Chapter 3. The Tell-Tale Hero: Edgar Allan Poe Chapter 4. Arthur Ashe: A Hero On and Off the Court Part 2 Chapter 5. John Mitchell Jr: The Hero of Richmond Journalism and Social Change Chapter 6. Waging War on Separate vs. Equal: Oliver Hill\u2019s Journey From Small Town to the Highest Court Part 3 Chapter 7. Maggie Lena Walker: The Hero of the Harlem of the South Chapter 8. Virginia E. Randolph: A Hero of African American Schooling in Virginia Chapter 9. May Lansfield Keller: The Hero Who Defied All Odds Part 4 Chapter 10. Patrick Henry: The Revolutionary Hero Chapter 11. John Marshall: The Supreme Hero of Justice Chapter 12. Lawrence Douglas Wilder: The Black Pioneer Chapter 13. Mary Sue Terry: The Hero Who Defied the Double Bind Part 5 Chapter 14. Mary Elizabeth Bowser: The Game-Changing Hero Chapter 15. E. Claiborne and Lora Robins: The Convergence of Two Selfless Heroes Chapter 16. Unsung Heroes of Richmond: The Extraordinary Feats of Elizabeth Van Lew, Gilbert Hunt, and Sally Tompkins <\/p>\n Bibliography<\/strong><\/p>\n Campbell, B. (2012). Richmond’s unhealed history<\/em>. Richmond: Brandylane Publishers.<\/p>\n Griggs, W. S. (2012). Hidden history of Richmond<\/em>. Charleston, SC: The History Press.<\/p>\n Williams, D. (2015). Spending two perfect days in Richmond, Virginia<\/em>. http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbestravelguide\/2015\/04\/08\/spending-two-perfect-days-in-richmond-virginia\/#7b19496066af<\/p>\n It has been hailed as a gorgeous river city blessed with abundant resources. It has also been called the city of “contradictions” and “crises” (Campbell, 2012), a city with a “complicated history” replete with “struggles and wounds” (Ayers, 2012; Schwartz, 2012). Richmond, Virginia, has been a magnet for heroism and villainy, a place where the … Continue reading Heroes of Richmond: Four Centuries of Courage, Dignity, and Virtue<\/span>
\nMary Kelly Tate, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nScott T. Allison, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nIconic Heroes<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nJonathan Anthony Ohlmann, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMeghan N. Dillon, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMichael David Bonifonte, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nCarlie Q. Blessing, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nActivist Heroes<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nJosh A. Trauberman, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nKathryn K. Lynch, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nEducator Heroes<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nBrendan J. Griswold, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nDeclan J. Horrigan, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nAliya J Sultan, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nPolitical Heroes<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nBailey A. Gillespy, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nEmmalyn G. Dressel, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nJanell M. Spigner, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nThomas J. Villani, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nSelfless Heroes<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nMorgan E. Caron, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nLauren J. Weingarten, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMikaela R. Rosen, University of Richmond<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Heroes](\"https:\/\/blog.richmond.edu\/heroes\/files\/2016\/10\/Heroes-of-Richmond-Cover-2-200x300.jpg\")
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