Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-05
NEW AND INrERES Ting BOOK.

We have before volume, just issued from the
press, (rublished a, Charleston, s. C.. by Babcock s
Co) styled, Historical Collections Of Virgina,-con
tanning collection of the most interesting Facts, Ira
dtions, Bioe aphcal Sketches. Anecdotes, Sc, rea
ting 10 its History and Antiquities, together with geo>
graphical and statistical descriptions; TO which sappen
Died statistical and descriptive sketch of the District OF
Columbia -nsra ied by over one hundred engravngs,
giving views of the prncp pal Towns; seats Of eminent
Wen, Public Buildings, Relics Of Antiquity, Historic
LOCAL. les, Natural Scenery. &c. &c., by Henry
Howe"
The author Of this interesting and beautiful volume
the value OF which cannot be too highly appreciated by
Nrg nianshas made pedestrian Of the State aud
large portion Of the curious and interesting inorma
ton embodied in his book has been collected by himself
during the two years which lie has devoted to its pre-
paralion.
Bioe phical sketches given Of jeff rson Henry
Marshall Giles, Win. Randolph, and many other Of
our historic Names Aiming the pictorial embelsh-
men,s views Of the Natural Bridge. the University
Monticello, the Ruins Of Yorktown. the College Of
Willlam and Mary, The Surrender OF Cornwals, &c,
besides the principal towns in the State Richmond, Pc
tt rsbnrg. Norfolk, Lynchburg, Wheeling. &c.
The volume commences with an outline sketch of
the hstory Of Virginia. glancng at its l. aiding
from its first settlement the pest tne-then fol.
low historical statistical and descriptive Miscellanies,
which the reader will find both curious nd instructive;
and next have particular description of the To-
cay Of each of the counties ofthe State, alphabetical
" arranged, with sketches Of the pcturesq beauties OF
each and iniesrersed with anecdotes Of remarkable
currencps Of lch iradtunary, and for the
fsi line perhaps recorded We do not hesitate say
thai This is volume which should grace The Library Of
every Nirginan. But we have before MS recotnmen-
dariun of this work, which will ave far more weight
llan our humble testimony in lis behalf. We suljpn
II
RICHMOND, April 22d, 1916
"Uear Sir Although had opportunity Of x
an,inng your Historical Collections OF Virginia." wilh
As mach critical could Lave wished we have
neye IF eless examined il far enough be satisfied that
il is a work Of decided usefulness and merit. II not
,ny conn, ses large and valuable Of general
Ter flug 10 tie settlement, the progress, the legsa
ion am. statistics vi he Stale but II comprises at the
same time So much pi he minu'er matter oihisory-
so much that relates 10 scenes and incidents Of local
aud biographical interest nat II Is desirable 10
perpeiuare-ihat it cannot a.' 10 oecohie' even
independently Of lis beautiful thnfaVhgs' mos'
advantageous and attractive voun." \" eVe'y ue>
scripon Of readers. BuI besides this, ynr oah Vi eA
eculiRI The work. by giving separate geoor. Ut ca ana
historical account OF every city, town and county III ue
State is in judgment an exceedingly judlcous me
You thus render il work. not only OF reference oevery
body Interesting a whole. and Interesting in all lis
paris but you subject the fidelity of its narration 10
mue searching and universal criticism, and create
more certain desire 10 supply whatever the narrative
may omit.
Regarding it, therefore. as an instructive and enter
tanning volume, We rhrrIiuy commend it to every
one who know any thing Of the past or the pres
ent Of the sod Dominion"
/ With great respect your obedient servants,
JAMES MCDOWELL,
THOS. RIICllIE,
JAMES T.. HEATH,
J. BROWN, Jr
JNO. II. PEASANTS,
CHI. I. BOLTS.
To Henry Ao,ce, Esq"
As- Rev Samul Clark, the agent for this work, in
The counties Of Campbell. Amherst. Nelson. Abemare.
Rockbridge. Augusta, Green and Rockingham. is now in
Lynchbug, for the purpose Of soliciting the patronage
Of our czens-and will soon visit the COUNTIES above
enumerated.
! or The book may be seen and obtained at Nless's.
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