The history of Virginia, in four parts : I. The history of the first settlement of Virginia, and the government thereof, to the year 1706 : II. The natural productions and conveniences of the country, suited to trade and improvement : III. The native Indians, their religion, laws, and customs, in war and peace : IV. The present state of the country, as to the polity of the government, and the improvements of the land, the 10th of June 1702 / by a native and inhabitant of the place.
Edition:
The second edition, revis'd and enlarg'd by the author.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for F. Fayram and J. Clarke at the Royal-Exchange, and T. Bickerton in Pater-Noster-Row, 1722.
Physical Description:
[8], 284, [28] pages, [1] leaf of plates : illustrations ; 19 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsF229 .B48 1722Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
With an additional titlepage, engraved, which attributes the work to R. B., that is, Robert Beverley.With a final 'table' of contents, and 2 advertisement leaves.Leaf T8 is a cancel, signed with an asterisk.First published in 1705 as The history and present state of Virginia, in four parts.Frontispiece after Simon Gribelin.BEIN CL5 20 Copy 2: 1 plate wanting.English short title catalogue, T71204Sabin, J. Dictionary of books relating to America from its discovery to the present time, 5113BAC: British Art Center copy bound in contemporary full tan sprinkled calf. Bookplates: W. S. Ahern; Robert L. Parrish. Autograph: Ever. Buckworth, 1763.
Subject Terms:
Indians of North America -- Virginia. | Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600–1775. | Virginia -- Description and travel. | Slavery -- Virginia. | Ahern, W. S. -- Bookplate. | Parrish, Robert L. -- Bookplate. | Buckworth, Ever. -- Autograph.