Historical collections of Virginia; containing a collection of the most interesting fact, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c., relating to its history and antiquities, together with geographical and statistical descriptions. To which is
Historical collections of Virginia; containing a collection of the most interesting fact, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c., relating to its history and antiquities, together with geographical and statistical descriptions. To which is...
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Reprint (first published in 1845). 8vo. 544 pp. In-text wood engravings, plates, folding map (rumpled along a fold, short tear from hinge). Sabin 33301: "Mostly scissors and paste, but very well done." Howes H-722. Persistent light foxing, marginal pencil markings and notes, a good solid copy. Rebound in brown buckram, gilt spine title. (10866).
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Henry Howe. New. No Jacket. Private Press. 8.5" x 11" Early days in King William County, Virginia--which today encompasses the communities of Aylett, Cologne, King William, Manquin, and West Point--are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this new 33 page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The excerpt from the Howe history, printed in 1845, is quite brief. It covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. The bulk of this booklet comes from Gwathmey's 1937 contribution, sub-titled "Where the Western Migration Began", a rich resource for the names of early families. Many of these settlers and/or their descendants later migrated to the "western" states of Kentucky, Ohio, etc. Among the many subjects discussed are: Opechancanough, a savage Indian king, and a comparison with his brother Powhatan; remnants of the Pamunkey tribe at Indian Town and the Mattaponi tribe near Goodwin's Island; how Piping Tree was named; Physical Features; Nathaniel Bacon and his followers; names of Confederate officers; early family names, like West, Waller, Moore, Dandridge, Aylett, Pollard (court clerks for generations), Carr, Browne, Gregory, Langborne, Pagw, Burwell, Littlepage, Lewis, Claiborne, Fox, Carter, Ruffin, Gwathmey, White, Snead, Lipscomb, and others; County officers of 1702; Members of the House of Burgesses from King William County; Lafayette in King William County; Civil War activities; Carter Braxton, a compatriot of Jefferson, Henry, Randolph and Washington; Bio of Capt. (Col. ) William Dandridge of the Royal Navy; Chelsea, Burlington, Chericoke, Elsing Green, Auburn, Aspen Grove, Pampatike, Bear Garden (once Gen. Fitzhugh Lee's hq), and other estates; a tale of Philip Aylett and Sam Houston; the pre-1675 courthouse and it's 25 portraits; "Mail Days", Cat-Tail Church and Mangohick Church; and other interesting bits of history and trivia. Illustrations: a sketch of the King William Courthouse is the only illustration.
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Henry Howe. New. No Jacket. Private Press. 8.5" x 11" Early days in the City of Richmond and the surrounding county of Henrico--which today encompasses the communities of Bellevue, Glen Allen, Highland Springs, Lakeside, Regency, Ridge, Sandston, and West End are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this New 46-page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication; and New Roads in Old Virginia by Agnes Rothery (1929). The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The Howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Rothery's contribution shows a depth of knowledge, an understanding of the character of the people, and a love of Virginia. Among the many subjects discussed are: Physical Features of the area; John Smith and his frustrations with Capt. Francis West in the pre-Richmond days; Fort Charles, Byrd's Warehouse, Nonsuch, and other early names; Bacon's Rebellion; Col William Byrd's plantation at the falls; Benedict Arnold's invasion of Richmond; an account of the attack from Lt-Col. Simcoe's Journal; a description of Richmond in 1789 and another about 1845; a graphic description of the burning of the Richmond Theatre in 1811 with a list of some who died; St. John's Church; Hampden Sidney College medical department, Richmond College, St. Vincent's College, Richmond Academy and other institutions; Observations on Madison, Monroe, Marshall, Randolph and others at the Convenion of Virginia in 1829-30; Brief bios on Edmund Randolph, the Oldest dwelling in Richmond (as of 1854), Richmond society rituals, Sally Thompkins and Elizabeth Van Lew, heroines on different sides in the Civil War, Richmond authors; the state Capitol, the Governor's Mansion, the Virginia State Library, the Old Bell Tower, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the John Marshall House, the Valentine Museum, the Confederate Museum, John Jasper and the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Virginia Union University, Battle Abbey, Monumental Church, and other Points of Interest; Insights on Edgar Allan Poe, and other bits of history and trivia. Illustrations include: Richmond (full page), a Diagram of the Skirmish at Richmond in 1781, the Burning of the Richmond Theatre, St. John's Church, and "The Old Stone House" on Main Street, Captain John Smith, Famous Virginians, the Bell Tower and Poe's home.
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Henry Howe. New. No Jacket. Private Press. 8.5" x 11" Early days in Orange County, VA--which today encompasses the communities of Barboursville, Burnleys, Burr Hill, Eheart, Gordonsville (part), Locust Grove, Mine Run, Montford, Montpelier Station, Nasons, Orange, Rhoadesville, Somerset, Thornhill, and Unionville--are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this New 52 page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The Howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Gwathmey's 1937 contribution, sub-titled "Where the Western Migration Began" is a rich resource for the names of early families. Many of these settlers and/or their descendants later migrated to the "western" states of Kentucky, Ohio, etc. Because the booklet is comprised of excerpts from several sources, there may occasionally be duplication of material. Among the many subjects discussed are: Physical Features of the area, a list of old homes in the county; examples of crimes and punishments; portraits in the courthouse; Civil War officers from Orange Co.; President Zachary Taylor, a native son; the spelling of "Dolly" or "Dolley" Madison's name; German Immigrants; Gov. Spotswood; a tame deer in a 'china shop'; the Church of the Blind Preacher: James Waddel, a famous orator, made more famous by William Wirt; Montpelier, home of James Madison; the Barbour family; Indian Burial Mound; the County and various wars; and other interesting bits of history and trivia. Illustrations include: the Church of the "Blind Preacher", Montpelier; and the Orange Courthouse.
I recently had the opportunity to actually look and read the original book published in 1845 by the Babcock & Co out of Charleston, SC. This book has a lot of vital information to genealogists who are tracing their families in early colonial Virginia. There are names of some of the people and their contribution in the American Revolution It lists the names of the counties in alphabetical order. It tells you the size of the county, the date it came out of the parent county, gives a brief description of some of the main people of the county,places, buildings, etc. and also what was going on at the time period of the birth of the county and our nation. Examples are paragraphs concerning some of the British and German captured prisoners and their description of the conditions of the places where they stayed and excepts of what they saw during the Revolutionary War that I have not come across before in reading about some of the Virginia counties. It makes a very good reading and an understand of the time period of the people and places he mentions. This book would be a major book to add to your genealogy book library because it holds a wealth of uncommon and interesting facts. There are some interesting facts that some of the British officers and people wrote about America after the war.
