Dueling in Charleston - 9781609495039
Un libro in lingua di Long J. Grahame edito da History Pr, 2012
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Though no landmarks or memorials formally recognize dueling in Charleston, it remains a quintessential element of the Holy City’s legacy. Most upstanding locals nourished the duelist’s tradition, many going so far as to make it an integral part of their social lives. For a time, even the most casual character insults or slurs toward one’s moral fiber or family lineage invited a challenge, and almost always, the offended party was expected to retaliate. Thus, finding full expression in frequency and public acceptance throughout the Lowcountry, a gentleman’s duel was a crucial—albeit deadly—matter of taste and caste. For two centuries, Charlestonians dueled habitually, settling personal grievances with malice instead of mediation. Charleston historian J. Grahame Long presents a charming portrait of this dreadfully civilized custom.
Informazioni bibliografiche
- Titolo del Libro in lingua: Dueling in Charleston
- Sottotitolo: Violence Refined in the Holy City
- Lingua: English
- Autore: Long J. Grahame
- Editore: History Pr
- Collana: History Pr (Paperback)
- Data di Pubblicazione: 20 Novembre '12
- Genere: Lingua Inglese
- Argomenti : Dueling South Carolina Charleston History Violence Social aspects South Carolina Charleston History
- Pagine: 155
- Dimensioni mm: 234 x 158 x 12
- EAN-13: 9781609495039