Title: The commonplace book of William Byrd II of Westover
First published: 2001
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.
Subjects: Gentry, Biography, Social life and customs, Attitudes, Plantation owners, Commonplace-books, History, Commonplace books, Byrd, william, 1674-1744, Virginia, social life and customs, Plantation life, Virginia, history, colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Places: Virginia
People: William Byrd (1674-1744)
Time periods: To 1775, 18th century
LC classification: F229 .B94 2001