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The Commonplace Book of William Byrd II of Westover /

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 document...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: A. Lockridge, Kenneth (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press, 2014.
Edición:1st edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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