History of Virginia: A Brief Textbook for Schools (1915)

""History of Virginia: A Brief Textbook for Schools"" is a historical account of the state of Virginia, written by Royall Bascom Smithey and originally published in 1915. The book covers the history of Virginia from its earliest Native American inhabitants to the early 20th century. It explores the state's colonial period, the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction era. The book also delves into the social, economic, and political forces that shaped Virginia's history, including the development of slavery, the growth of industry and agriculture, and the rise of political leaders such as Thomas Jefferson and Robert E. Lee. Written as a textbook for students, the book is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Virginia's history in a concise and accessible manner. It includes maps, illustrations, and primary source documents to help students understand the historical context of the events and people discussed in the book. Overall, ""History of Virginia"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this important state in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.