Richard S. (Hill) reviewed The Fabulous History of the Dismal Swamp Company : A Story of George Washington's Times on + 8 more book reviews
If you are expecting a typical 'popular history' book, this is probably not for you. Take a look at the reviews on Amazon for in-depth discussion of the plusses and minuses of this book. In short, it is a detailed but un-focused in-depth examination of the lives of virtually every Virginian of importance around the American revolution. If you are a Virginia history buff you will find this a treasure trove of detailed info on the upper class of Virginia around the revolution. Others will find it overwhelming and lacking some unifying narrative.
Rosemary F. (canadianeh) reviewed The Fabulous History of the Dismal Swamp Company : A Story of George Washington's Times on + 242 more book reviews
Superb account of a time when romanticized visions of the opportunities offered by the New World abounded along with get rich quick ideas - even involving the draining of an enormous swamp to produce more land for planting. Lively and full of interesting detail of a greedy scheme that attracted all manner of schemers and dreamers. Reminded me of the South Sea Bubble and the Tulip Mania.
