Dueling in Charleston:: Violence Refined in the Holy City (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781609495039)

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.

Author: J. Grahame Long
ISBN-10: 1609495039
ISBN-13: 9781609495039
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 11/20/2012
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.01h x 6.03w x 0.34d