Scenic James River: A Snapshot in Time

Virginia artist and author Mary Montague Sikes shows the historic and atmospheric sites along the scenic James River in pastels, photographs and descriptive text. Sikes details the Indian settlements in the deep timber as well as the plantations along the banks of the James. The author's depiction of the lifestyles and lore of the area's residents date back to colonial times, through its witness of the Civil War to the modern-day celebrations which delight locals and visitors alike.

Scenic James River is a selection from the Snapshot in Time series, an updated re-purposing of the installments in Sikes' classic HOTELS TO REMEMBER.