The Burning Of The Rotunda: Being A Sketch Of The Partial Destruction Of The University Of Virginia, 1895 (1921)

By Morgan Poitiaux Robinson

Book Overview

The Burning of the Rotunda is a historical account of the partial destruction of the University of Virginia in 1895. The author, Morgan Poitiaux Robinson, provides a detailed sketch of the events that led up to the burning of the Rotunda, which was the central building of the university. The book describes the devastating fire that caused significant damage to the Rotunda and the surrounding buildings, resulting in the loss of important historical artifacts and documents.Robinson also delves into the aftermath of the fire, including the efforts to rebuild and restore the damaged structures. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the fire on the university, its students, faculty, and the broader community. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring the story to life.Overall, The Burning of the Rotunda is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the University of Virginia and the impact of fires on historic buildings. Robinson's account is well-researched and provides a compelling narrative of a tragic event in the university's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116691822X
• ISBN13: 9781166918224
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"