Contribution to Book
Unsung heroes of Richmond: The extraordinary feats of Gilbert Hunt, Elizabeth Van Lew, and Sally Tompkins
Heroes of Richmond: Four Centuries of Courage, Dignity, and Virtue
(2018)
Abstract
This chapter will investigate
the lives of three important citizens of Richmond, Virginia, who have made
important contributions to humanity. First, important definitions and theories
of heroism will be provided. Then the chapter will classify and discuss
the heroism of Richmond’s own Gilbert Hunt, Elizabeth Van Lew, and Sally
Tompkins. The chapter concludes by discussing possible explanations as to
why these three heroes have remained largely unknown.
Keywords
- Gilbert Hunt,
- Elizabeth Van Lew,
- Sally Tompkins,
- Richmond hero
Disciplines
Publication Date
2018
Editor
Scott T. Allison
Publisher
Palsgrove
Citation Information
Mikaela R Rosen. "Unsung heroes of Richmond: The extraordinary feats of Gilbert Hunt, Elizabeth Van Lew, and Sally Tompkins" Heroes of Richmond: Four Centuries of Courage, Dignity, and Virtue (2018) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/scott_allison/69/