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The Writings Of Colonel William Byrd Of Westover In Virginia Esq

The Writings Of Colonel William Byrd Of Westover In Virginia Esq

Byrd, William
Bassett, John S.

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1162926317
ISBN13: 9781162926315
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 556
Weight: 1.62
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Writings of Colonel William Byrd of Westover in Virginia Esq is a collection of writings by the American colonial leader William Byrd. Byrd was a wealthy planter, politician, and surveyor who lived in Virginia in the 18th century. The book includes Byrd's personal diary, which he kept from 1709 to 1712, as well as his correspondence with other colonial leaders and his accounts of his travels and surveying work. The diary provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a colonial Virginia planter, including his relationships with his family, slaves, and neighbors, and his observations on the natural world. Byrd's correspondence covers a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, and trade, and provides insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the American colonies in the early years of their development. The book also includes Byrd's accounts of his travels to the Carolinas and the Ohio River Valley, which offer valuable historical and geographical information about these regions. Overall, The Writings of Colonel William Byrd of Westover in Virginia Esq is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial America.A Contemporary Record Of Early Virginia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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