The Commonplace Book of William Byrd II of Westover - Published for the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, Williamsburg, Virginia - William Byrd - Books - The University of North Carolina Press - 9780807826126 - March 26, 2001
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The Commonplace Book of William Byrd II of Westover - Published for the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, Williamsburg, Virginia New edition

William Byrd

The Commonplace Book of William Byrd II of Westover - Published for the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, Williamsburg, Virginia New edition

William Byrd II (1674-1744) was the founder of Richmond, Virginia, and an active participant in the state's politics. Today, he is known for his diaries. This commonplace book offers a collection of Byrd's moral wit and wisdom from readings and conversation. There are 600 varied entries.


336 pages, illustrations, notes, index

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released March 26, 2001
ISBN13 9780807826126
Publishers The University of North Carolina Press
Pages 336
Dimensions 156 × 235 × 25 mm   ·   662 g
Editor Lockridge, Kenneth A.

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