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"Economic History of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century" from Philip Alexander Bruce. American historian who specialized in the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia (1856-1933).
In this seminal work of institutional history, Philip Alexander Bruce chronicles the development of the University of Virginia from its founding to the end of the nineteenth century. The book examines the role of the university's founder, Thomas Jefferson, in shaping its mission and curriculum, and explores the impact the institution had on the intellectual and cultural life of the nation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A detailed analysis of Virginia's economy and society in the 17th century. Philip Alexander Bruce draws on a wide range of sources to paint a vivid picture of life in early America, from the challenges of agriculture to the complexities of trade. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Virginia's rich and complex history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition.
The Confederate soldier was revered by Northerners and Southerners alike long after the war ended for the gallant and romantic aspects of his character. The author's vivid account of numerous deeds of daring, bravado, cunning, and selfless courage by Confederate partisans during the War of 1861-65 will fire the young reader's imagination - and impress upon him the all-important lesson that some causes are worth risking everything to defend.