{"product_id":"9781609495039","title":"Dueling in Charleston: Violence Refined in the Holy City","description":"\u003cbr\u003eThough 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.","brand":"History Press, The","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47056302735600,"sku":"9781609495039","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781609495039_p0.jpg?v=1763836163","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781609495039","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}