Writings of Colonel William Byrd II

Description: The Writings of Colonel William Byrd II Of Westover in Virginia Published 1901 Autoboot CD for easy access 550+ pages, indexed Free shipping when purchased with Official Papers of Robert Dinwiddie ********************************************************************************************* Digital EBook CD Requires Adobe Reader 7 or higher to View; or MAC Access Autoboot Menu for Easy PC Access; Manually open files on MAC ****************************************************************************** William Byrd II was born at Westover Plantation in Charles City County, Virginia, and educated at Felsted School, England, for the law. He was a member of the King's Counsel for 37 years. He returned to the Colony following his schooling in England, lived in lordly estate on his plantation, Westover Plantation, and gathered the most valuable library in the Virginia Colony, numbering some 4000 books. He was the founder of Richmond and provided the land where the city was laid out in 1737. His father, Colonel William Byrd I, came from England to settle in Virginia. William Byrd II was a fellow of the Royal Society of Great Britain. He was the author of the Westover Manuscripts, first published in 1841 under three titles, The History of the Dividing Line, A Journey to the Land of Eden, and A Progress to the Mines, and most famously, The Secret Diaries of William Byrd of Westover, all remarkable for their style, wit, keen observation, and intrinsic interest to all. His writings have been published in later editions. This offered version was published 1901 and edited by John S. Bassett, who added an introduction that included a sketch of the Byrd family. Byrd's son, William Byrd III, inherited his family land but chose to fight in the French and Indian War rather than spend much time in Richmond. After he squandered the Byrd fortune, Byrd III parceled up the family estate and sold lots of 100 acres in 1768. Byrd Park in Richmond is named for William Byrd II. He is related to the explorer Richard Evelyn Byrd, for whom Richard Evelyn Byrd Flying Field (the original name for Richmond International Airport) was named, as well as Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator Harry Flood Byrd and U.S. Senator Harry Flood Byrd Jr. William Byrd II was buried at Westover Plantation. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Terms and Conditions of Purchase ü Your item will usually ship 1-2 business days after payment has been received. ü If not paid instantly with PayPal, please use the checkout option within three days of winning single item auctions. ü ü In line with new EBay policy, only Paypal payment is accepted, and is due within three days of purchase. My feedback is promptly left after your feedback is received. ü Your business is appreciated and my main concern is your happiness with your product. ü If you are not satisfied for any reason please contact me and I will do my best to assist you with a resolution. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ About the Seller ü Bid with confidence. See my feedback rating. ü All items from a smoke-free and pet-free home. ü I do offer a mailing discount for multiple purchases. ü Thanks for looking. Happy bidding. ü Check out my other items! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sample Feedback On My CD’s ü Great product....Thanks....Would purchase from in future with confidence.... ü Nice, collection of documents. A lot of work went into the CD. Thanks! ü Great collection of hard to find resources. . . ü Great Seller! Fast Delivery! Product as described. ü Prompt shipping and mint condition. Thanks +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The seller, vakendot, assumes full responsibility for the content of this listing and the item offered.

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