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The Hornbook of Virginia History: A Ready-Reference Guide to the Old Dominion's People,...
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The Hornbook of Virginia History: A Ready-Reference Guide to the Old Dominion's People,...
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by Library of Virginia and Emily J. Salmon; Edward D. C. Campbell
Sales Rank : 109295
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Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Library of Virginia; 4th Rev edition October 1, 1994
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0884901777
ISBN-13: 978-0884901778
Product Dimensions:
10.2 x 7.1 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
Product Review
"The fourth edition of this reference contains much updated information, including current statistical data for Virginia's cities, counties, and population" -- Reference and Research Book News
The new Virginia Hornbook lives up to the benchmark set for authoritative reference books" -- Richmond Times-Dispatch
Product Description
Since 1949, the Hornbook has been the definitive, handy reference guide to Virginia history and culture. Its name derives from the early practice of creating an educational tool for children by mounting printed text on a board and covering it with translucent animal horn. Historians, genealogists, librarians, students, editors, government officials, and citizens seeking to answer questions about the past regularly rely on the Hornbook's comprehensive and authoritative information. Among the book's contents are:
- A concise history of the commonwealth
- Total population figures, 1610-1990
- Lists of all the governors, lieutenant governors, and attorneys general from 1607 to the present
- Brief histories of the counties and cities presently in Virginia along with counties formerly in the commonwealth
- Concise descriptions of famous houses, places of worship, and other historical sites
- Brief histories of the colleges and universities in Virginia.
The Hornbook of Virginia History is a must on the bookshelf of everyone who reads, researches, writes, or cares about Virginia history.
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