The History of the City of Memphis (1873)

The History Of The City Of Memphis is a book written by James D. Davis in 1873. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the city of Memphis, from its founding to the time of its publication. Davis covers the various events that have shaped the city's development, including its role as a major transportation hub, its involvement in the Civil War, and its struggles with disease and poverty. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the city's architecture, economy, and social life, as well as biographical sketches of some of its most prominent citizens. Overall, The History Of The City Of Memphis provides a fascinating glimpse into the past of one of America's most iconic cities.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.