If you know authors, you know we’re always on the lookout for good ideas, books that inspire us and may even prompt us to say to ourselves: “I could do that, only better!” That might sound a bit arrogant, and we’re not always right. Sometimes we are, though, and even when we’re not, the results can still be pretty damn good. The more good books there are, the better — especially when it comes to history.
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As you arrive in Charleston, you can't miss the sight of the golden state Capitol dome on the far bank and the Kanawha River. It's every bit as majestic as the Capitol building in D.C., but it's even more spectacular when the sun is shining. Its rays shine on the golden dome and dance the river in the foreground, providing a glorious scene that's sure to widen the eyes of any first-time visitor.
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Huntington is notable for many reasons. It was the site of the easternmost bank robbed by the James-Younger Gang, and it’s home to the state’s largest mall, the Huntington Mall. Marshall University, located near the center of town, has drawn headlines for winning national championships and for a tragic plane crash that took the lives of the football team and everyone else on board in 1970.
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My Century Cities books are now available in hardcover! If you want a keepsake edition of Fresno Century, Cambria Century, Danville Century, Roanoke Century, or San Luis Obispo Century, they’re all available on Amazon.
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