Synopsis
Discover the hidden voices of colonial Virginia. This collection presents epistolary portraits and notes that illuminate the social world of the Potomack and Rappahannock regions, through the eyes of families, scholars, and early American figures. The book ties letters and manuscripts to broader historical currents, offering a vivid sense of place and period without prescribing a single, orderly tale.
In these pages, you’ll encounter vibrant fragments from an era when loyalty, faith, and power braided together with land, family ties, and the early republic’s ambitions. The author adds context with brief introductions and reflections, helping readers see how personal correspondence sheds light on politics, culture, and everyday life in eighteenth‑century Virginia.
What you’ll experience
- Excerpts and facsimiles that illuminate colonial society, including the Washington and Fairfax circles
- Scenes of everyday governance, religion, education, and family life in a growing colony
- Commentary that connects private letters to larger events like land speculation, trade, and civil struggle
- Illustrations and notes that frame the era and the people who shaped it
Ideal for readers who enjoy American history, genealogy, and colonial era letters, or anyone seeking a window into the social fabric of early Virginia.
Ideal for readers of historical letters, biographies, and Virginia history, this edition makes a rich, accessible entry point into a pivotal period.
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