Robert Beverley

The History of Virginia, in Four Parts offers a detailed historical account of Virginia's early establishment and development, focusing on the initial settlements, interactions with Native Americans, and the evolution of its governance. The book begins by recounting the early attempts to settle Virginia, starting with expeditions and the initial discoveries of the land's climate and resources. The author emphasizes the promises of wealth and opportunity that attracted early explorers and settlers. The narrative also highlights the complex relationships with Native American populations, describing their initial hospitality and the growing tensions as settlers sought to claim land and resources. As the story unfolds, it explores various aspects of Virginia's history, including governance, trade, and the cultural dynamics between settlers and indigenous communities. Beverley s work provides a rich and comprehensive look at the early challenges faced by the settlers, the resources of the land, and the interactions that shaped the region s development. Through its detailed observations, the book offers valuable insights into the social, political, and economic landscape of early colonial Virginia.

Reproduction of the original: The History of Virginia by Robert Beverley

Reproduction of the original: The History of Virginia by Robert Beverley

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. Rich in titles on English life and social history, this collection spans the world as it was known to eighteenth-century historians and explorers. Titles include a wealth of travel accounts and diaries, histories of nations from throughout the world, and maps and charts of a world that was still being discovered. Students of the War of American Independence will find fascinating accounts from the British side of conflict. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++Harvard University Houghton LibraryN007255With an additional engraved titlepage which attributes this to R. B., i.e. Robert Beverley. With two final advertisement leaves. First published in 1705 as 'The history and present state of Virginia, in four parts'. London: printed for B. and S. Tooke; F. Fayram and J. Clarke, and T. Bickerton, 1722. 8],284, 28]p., plates; 8

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. Rich in titles on English life and social history, this collection spans the world as it was known to eighteenth-century historians and explorers. Titles include a wealth of travel accounts and diaries, histories of nations from throughout the world, and maps and charts of a world that was still being discovered. Students of the War of American Independence will find fascinating accounts from the British side of conflict. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT071491With an additional engraved titlepage, which attributes this to R. B., i.e. Robert Beverley. London: printed for R. Parker, 1705. 12], 4],104,40,64,83, 1],16p., plates, table; 8

Title: The History of Virginia ... Reprinted from the author's second revised edition, London, 1722. With an introduction by C. Campbell. With illustrations.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC. The GENERAL HISTORICAL collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This varied collection includes material that gives readers a 19th century view of the world. Topics include health, education, economics, agriculture, environment, technology, culture, politics, labour and industry, mining, penal policy, and social order. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Beverley, Robert; Campbell, Charles; 1855. xx, 264 p.; 8 . 9603.eee.16.