Savannah

by Whip Morrison Triplett

Founded on February 12, 1733, by Gen. James E. Oglethorpe and 114 colonists, Savannah, Georgia, is a unique Southern city steeped in a rich history. Most noted for diverse architecture, historic squares, a humid climate, and true Southern hospitality, Savannah remains as engaging and lovely today as it was when Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman offered the city to Pres. Abraham Lincoln as a Christmas present�sparing Savannah from destruction during Sherman�s historic 1864 March to the Sea. TodaySavannah is a thriving metropolitan city that hosts more than 6 million visitors annually and is home to the Savannah College of Art and Design, the nation�s fastest growing art school.

219 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Linda Quinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved paging through this book, visiting historic sites as they were