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A Comprehensive Description of Virginia
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781175093172
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jun 19 2010
Pages: 652
Weight: 1.98
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Comprehensive Description of Virginia, penned by Joseph Martin and published around 1830, offers a detailed panorama of the state during a pivotal era in American history. More than a mere gazetteer, this volume presents a rich tapestry of Virginia's geography, natural resources, and burgeoning society. It serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the economic, social, and political landscape of the time.
Martin's work captures the spirit of a young nation expanding westward and grappling with its identity. Readers will find detailed accounts of Virginia's counties, cities, and towns, along with observations on its agriculture, industry, and the customs of its inhabitants. This book is essential reading for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of Virginia and the early United States.
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