By Rosanne Groat Shalf. 1st edition (Brunswick Publishing Co., February 1994). Hardbound, 292 pages.

Ms. Shalf has written the definitive history of Ashland, Virginia, of its people and the events that shaped it. Her research is exhaustive, uncovering many little-known facts, and presented in a well-written, easy-to-read style. It’s a must-have book for anyone interested in the evolution of this small town from its founding and Civil War history to today’s life on the railroad.

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