Author: GOODWIN, REV. WM. A. R., A.M.
Title: Bruton Parish Church Restored and Its Historic Environment
Description: Petersburg, VA: The Franklin Press Company, 1907. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Green boards with gold print. Fully illustrated. Excellent genealogical and historical reference. Small tear on preface page othewise fine condition. Fully indexed. "William Archer Rutherfoord Goodwin (June 18, 1869 – September 7, 1939) (or W.A.R. Goodwin as he preferred or "the Doctor" was an Episcopal priest, historian, and author. As the rector of Bruton Parish Church, Goodwin began the 20th century preservation and restoration effort which resulted in Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. He is thus sometimes called "the Father of the Restoration of Colonial Williamsburg." Using information gathered from town and church records, Goodwin successfully led completion of the church's restoration in 1907, the 300th anniversary of the establishment of the Episcopal Church in America at nearby Jamestown. In that year he also published Bruton Parish Church restored and its historic environment." Wiki; Photos; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 205 pages; Green cover with gold print.. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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