William Byrd Of Westover 1674 1744
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William Byrd Of Westover 1674 1744
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Author : Pierre Marambaud
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
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The Diary And Life Of William Byrd Ii Of Virginia 1674 1744
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Author : Kenneth A. Lockridge
language : en
Publisher: Omohundro Institute and Unc Press
Release Date : 1987
The Diary And Life Of William Byrd Ii Of Virginia 1674 1744 written by Kenneth A. Lockridge and has been published by Omohundro Institute and Unc Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This eloquent and provocative essay describes the emergence of a Virginia gentleman. Sent to England for an education, William Byrd II soon learned to emulate the ideals of English gentility. In 1704 the thirty-year-old Byrd inherited his father's estates in Virginia, but he lived in England for much of the next twenty-five years pursuing his political ambitions. Thwarted in his efforts to obtain either the position to which he aspired or a wealthy bride, Byrd finally faced personal and financial ruin. Only then did he come to be both literally and figuratively at home in Virginia. The story is told through Kenneth Lockridge's compelling reading of a seemingly intractable source: Byrd's secret diaries. Drawing upon psychohistory, social psychology, cultural anthropology, and literary criticism, Lockridge relates the narrative of a single life, of a person struggling for realization within the context of a Virginia aristocracy itself striving for a mature conception of its role. He captures the essence of what it was to become a Virginia gentleman, and the terrible price leading Virginians paid for the eventual success of their class. In the process, Lockridge demonstrates how a close reading of literary texts can reveal large historical themes. He explores the politics of the eighteenth-century colonial and imperial world and reveals the exact moment at which a matured colonial gentry seized the initiative from its British masters -- fifty years before the Revolution.
William Byrd Of Westover
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Author : Richmond Croom Beatty
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1932
William Byrd Of Westover written by Richmond Croom Beatty and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1932 with categories.
William Byrd, son of a London goldsmith, immigrated to Virginia, in 1670 at age 18, to join his Uncle Stagg on his plantation on the James River. The following year, his childless uncle died and he inherited the estate. He married Mary Horsemander, in 1673. Their son, William Byrd (1674-1744), was born on his father's estate. He was educated in England and returned to Virginia after being admitted to the bar. He soon returned to England as a Colonial agent. He returned to Virginia after his father's death in 1705 to manage the estate. He was a Virginia planter and is noted for his diaries which give an intimate picture of colonial life. He married twice and was survived by four daughters and a son.
Writings Of Colonel William By
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Author : William 1674-1744 Byrd
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2016-08-28
Writings Of Colonel William By written by William 1674-1744 Byrd and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-28 with History categories.
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 Commonplace Book Of William Byrd Ii Of Westover
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Author : Kevin Joel Berland
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 2012-12-01
The Commonplace Book Of William Byrd Ii Of Westover written by Kevin Joel Berland and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-01 with History categories.
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.
William Byrd Ii And His Lost History
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Author : Margaret Beck Pritchard
language : en
Publisher: Colonial Williamsburg
Release Date : 1993
William Byrd Ii And His Lost History written by Margaret Beck Pritchard and has been published by Colonial Williamsburg this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
An 18th century copperplate illustration, discovered in Oxford in 1929, was used to guide the restoration and reconstruction of several Williamsburg buildings. This information was appreciated but a discovery was made when more copperplates which came to light in 1986 were linked to the 1929 Oxford copperplate. This book pieces together the mystery of when, how, and why these copperplates were made. The authors link these illustrations to texts written (and to texts now lost) by one of the most prominent Virginians of this period, William Byrd II. Byrd (1674-1744) was a prominent plantation-owner, author, romantic scoundrel, and politician who is generally seen as the founder of the city of Richmond.
The Secret Diary Of William Byrd Of Westover 1709 1712
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Author : William Byrd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1941
The Secret Diary Of William Byrd Of Westover 1709 1712 written by William Byrd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1941 with Virginia categories.
The Dividing Line Histories Of William Byrd Ii Of Westover
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Author : William Byrd
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 2013
The Dividing Line Histories Of William Byrd Ii Of Westover written by William Byrd and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with History categories.
Dividing Line Histories of William Byrd II of Westover
The Westover Manuscripts Containing The History Of The Dividing Line Betwixt Virginia And North Carolina A Journey To The Land Of Eden A D 1
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Author : William Byrd
language : en
Publisher: Sagwan Press
Release Date : 2018-02-07
The Westover Manuscripts Containing The History Of The Dividing Line Betwixt Virginia And North Carolina A Journey To The Land Of Eden A D 1 written by William Byrd and has been published by Sagwan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-07 with History categories.
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.
Early American Nature Writers
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Author : Daniel Patterson
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2007-11-30
Early American Nature Writers written by Daniel Patterson and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-30 with Literary Criticism categories.
At a time when the environment is of growing concern to students and general readers, nature writing is especially meaningful. This book profiles the literary careers of 52 early American nature writers, such as John James Audubon, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Caroline Stansbury Kirkland, Thomas Jefferson, Henry David Thoreau, and Mabel Osgood Wright. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and discusses the writer's life and works. Entries close with primary and secondary bibliographies, and the encyclopedia ends with suggestions for further reading. Global warming, pollution, and other issues have made the environment a topic of constant discussion these days. Many environmental concerns were treated by early American nature writers, who recognized the beauty of the natural world in an age of commercial expansion. Some of the most famous writers of the 18th and 19th centuries wrote about nature, and their works are stylistic masterpieces. At a time when students are being encouraged to read and write about nonfiction, these masterworks of early American nature writing are all the more important. This book gives students and general readers a welcome introduction to early American nature writers.