A History of the Town of Fairfax

** "A History of the Town of Fairfax" by Jeanne Johnson Rust is a historical work that chronicles the establishment and growth of Fairfax, Virginia, as it transforms through American landmarks and the interactions with Native Americans. It starts by looking at the early colonization in the context of space exploration. The book emphasizes how these first settlers had to adapt to survive. The story moves from the first hard days at Jamestown to the slow growth of farming and the creation of ways to govern, which led to Fairfax County's formation. The story explains the tricky relationships between the settlers, the local tribes, and the different social classes, providing context for the big historical happenings that shaped the town. **