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Colonel John Wise Of England And Virginia, 1617-1695: His Ancestors And Descendants (1918)

Colonel John Wise Of England And Virginia, 1617-1695: His Ancestors And Descendants (1918)

Wise, Jennings Cropper

Hardcover

Historical FiguresLetters & EssaysBritish History

ISBN10: 116932830X
ISBN13: 9781169328303
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.84
Height: 0.81 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Colonel John Wise of England and Virginia, 1617-1695: His Ancestors and Descendants is a historical book written by Jennings Cropper Wise and published in 1918. The book tells the story of Colonel John Wise, a prominent figure in colonial Virginia who played a key role in the political and social development of the region.The book begins with a detailed account of Colonel John Wise's ancestry, tracing his family's roots back to medieval England. It then goes on to describe his life and career in Virginia, including his involvement in the colonial government, his efforts to promote religious tolerance, and his role in the establishment of the College of William and Mary.Throughout the book, the author provides a wealth of historical detail, drawing on a variety of primary sources to paint a vivid picture of life in colonial Virginia. He also includes extensive genealogical information, tracing the descendants of Colonel John Wise down to the present day.Overall, Colonel John Wise of England and Virginia, 1617-1695: His Ancestors and Descendants is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial Virginia or the Wise family. It provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in the region's history, and sheds light on the broader social and political forces that shaped the early years of the American colonies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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