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Dueling in Charleston: Violence Refined in the Holy City
Dueling in Charleston: Violence Refined in the Holy City
Dueling in Charleston: Violence Refined in the Holy City
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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.
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Release dateNov 20, 2012
ISBN9781614237785
Dueling in Charleston: Violence Refined in the Holy City
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J. Grahame Long

J. Grahame Long is the chief curator for the Charleston Museum. He has published numerous articles on local history and antiques and served as a historical analyst for varied television and radio outlets. His first book, "Dueling in Charleston: Violence Refined in the Holy City" (History Press, 2012), was a 2013 selection for the Piccolo Spoleto Literary Festival. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Long is married to Reverend Lissa Long and has two daughters.

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