Fairfax County

The history of Northern Virginias Fairfax County has been told many times but never through the lens of postcards documenting a countys transition and mirroring the changing face of American life. Readers can view Fairfax Countys historic townscapes in communities like Herndon and the city of Fairfax. Explore the countys extensive military history through sites from the Civil War and images of daily life at Camp Humphreys and Fort Belvoir. Enjoy the diversity of places of worship, as well as various spots tourists and county residents have enjoyed during the last 300 years. Each postcard in the collection tells a story. Collectively they offer a unique view into the history of the county.

About the author

Author Trevor Owens is the community lead at the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. He has presented his work at the Library of Congress, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Archives. Owens received a bachelor's degree in the history of science from the University of Wisconsin and a master's degree in American history from George Mason University.

Product details

• Authors: Trevor Owens
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2010
• EAN: 9780738566313
• ISBN: 978-0-7385-6631-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 168 mm x 234 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 318 g
• Series: Postcard History; Postcard History
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous