Author: William Byrd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
The Writings of "Colonel William Byrd, of Westover in Virginia, Esqr."
Author: William Byrd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
The Commonplace Book of William Byrd II of Westover
Author: Kevin Joel Berland
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 0807839116
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
William Byrd II (1674-1744) was an important figure in the history of colonial Virginia: a founder of Richmond, an active participant in Virginia politics, and the proprietor of one of the colony's greatest plantations. But Byrd is best known today for his diaries. Considered essential documents of private life in colonial America, they offer readers an unparalleled glimpse into the world of a Virginia gentleman. This book joins Byrd's Diary, Secret Diary, and other writings in securing his reputation as one of the most interesting men in colonial America. Edited and presented here for the first time, Byrd's commonplace book is a collection of moral wit and wisdom gleaned from reading and conversation. The nearly six hundred entries range in tone from hope to despair, trust to dissimulation, and reflect on issues as varied as science, religion, women, Alexander the Great, and the perils of love. A ten-part introduction presents an overview of Byrd's life and addresses such topics as his education and habits of reading and his endeavors to understand himself sexually, temperamentally, and religiously, as well as the history and cultural function of commonplacing. Extensive annotations discuss the sources, background, and significance of the entries.
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 0807839116
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
William Byrd II (1674-1744) was an important figure in the history of colonial Virginia: a founder of Richmond, an active participant in Virginia politics, and the proprietor of one of the colony's greatest plantations. But Byrd is best known today for his diaries. Considered essential documents of private life in colonial America, they offer readers an unparalleled glimpse into the world of a Virginia gentleman. This book joins Byrd's Diary, Secret Diary, and other writings in securing his reputation as one of the most interesting men in colonial America. Edited and presented here for the first time, Byrd's commonplace book is a collection of moral wit and wisdom gleaned from reading and conversation. The nearly six hundred entries range in tone from hope to despair, trust to dissimulation, and reflect on issues as varied as science, religion, women, Alexander the Great, and the perils of love. A ten-part introduction presents an overview of Byrd's life and addresses such topics as his education and habits of reading and his endeavors to understand himself sexually, temperamentally, and religiously, as well as the history and cultural function of commonplacing. Extensive annotations discuss the sources, background, and significance of the entries.
Writings of William Byrd of Westover in Virginia
Author: William Byrd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780722209936
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780722209936
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
The Writings of Colonel William Byrd of Westover in Virginia Esq
Author: William Byrd
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN: 9781498114073
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1901 Edition.
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN: 9781498114073
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1901 Edition.
The Writings of Colonel William Byrd, of Westover in Virginia, Esqr.
Author: John Spencer Bassett
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781016572149
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781016572149
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
WRITINGS OF COLONEL WILLIAM BYRD OF WESTOVER IN VIRGINIA, ESQR
Author: WILLIAM. BYRD
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781033203941
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781033203941
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
WRITINGS OF COLONEL WILLIAM BY
Author: William 1674-1744 Byrd
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781372137662
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781372137662
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Secret Diary of William Byrd of Westover, 1709-1712
Author: William Byrd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Virginia
Languages : en
Pages : 668
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Virginia
Languages : en
Pages : 668
Book Description
The Dividing Line Histories of William Byrd II of Westover
Author: William Byrd
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469606933
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Dividing Line Histories of William Byrd II of Westover
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469606933
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Dividing Line Histories of William Byrd II of Westover
The Writings of Colonel William Byrd of Westover in Virginia, Esqr
Author: William Byrd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description