The commonplace book of William Byrd II of Westover
By: edited by Kevin Berland, Jan Kirsten Gilliam, and Kenneth A. Lockridge.
Contributors: Berland, Kevin.; Gilliam, Jan Kirsten.; Lockridge, Kenneth A.
Publisher: Published for the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, Williamsburg, Virginia, by the University of North Carolina Press
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Chapel Hill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 319
Subjects: Byrd, William 1674-1744; Commonplace-books; Plantation owners -- Virginia -- Biography; Gentry -- Virginia -- Biography; Gentry -- Virginia -- Attitudes -- History -- 18th century; Virginia -- Social life and customs -- To 1775
Genres: Biography.
Description: "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 colonoy's greatest plantations. But Byrd is best known today for his diaries. Considered essential documents of private life in colonial America, they offer readers an unparalleled glimpse into the world of a Virginia gentleman.

This book joins Byrd's Diary, Secret Diary, and other writings in securing his reputation as one of the most interesting men in colonial America."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.