Search Results: historical collections of virginia by howe henry

1845. New 26 Page Booklet! Early days in the City of Lynchburg, and Campbell County,Virginia, -- which encompasses the present and/or past communities of Altavista, Brookneal, Campbell Courthouse, Concord, Evington, Gladys, Leesville, Long Island, Lynch Station, Lynchburg, Naruna, New London, Rustburg -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe (1845); New Roads in Old Virginia by Agnes Rothery (1929); and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication (1940). The spiral-bound booklet is printed single-sided, with the print enlarged to fit the 8 1/2 x 11" 60# paper. The front cover is a parchtex card stock printed in three colors and protected with a vinyl sheet. The Howe history takes an 1845 look at the area, while the WPA book, offers a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes… Read More

1845. New 30 Page Booklet! Early days in the County of Frederick, Virginia -- which encompasses the present and/or past communities of Brucetown, Clear Brook, Cross Junction, Gore, Hayfield, Jordan's White Sulphur Springs, Middletown, Star Tannery, Stephens City, Stephenson, Whitacre, and Winchester -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe (1845); New Roads in Old Virginia by Agnes Rothery (1929); and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication (1940). The spiral-bound booklet is printed . Limited Edition Reprint. Spiral/Comb . New/No Jacket. Illus. by Henry Howe. 8.5" x 11". Private Press.

1845. Early days in Goochland County, Virginia -- which today encompasses the communities of Beaumont, Columbia, Crozier, Dabneys, Fife, Goochland, Gum Spring, Hadensville, Maidens, Manakin, Sabot, Oilville, Richmond, Sandy Hook, and State Farm -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this 32 page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The excerpt from the Howe history, printed in 1845, is quite brief. It covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. The bulk of… Read More

1845. Early days in King William County, Virginia -- which today encompasses the communities of Aylett, Cologne, King William, Manquin, and West Point -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this new 33 page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The excerpt from the Howe history, printed in 1845, is quite brief. It covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. The bulk of this booklet comes from Gwathmey's 1937 contribution, sub-titled "Where the… Read More

1845. Early days in the City of Lexington and the County of Rockbridge, Virginia -- which encompasses the present and/or past communities of Brownsburg, Fairfield, Glasgow, Goshen, Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge Station, Raphine, Rockbridge Baths, and Vesuvius -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 34 page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe (1845); New Roads in Old Virginia by Agnes Rothery (1929); and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication (1940). The spiral-bound booklet is printed single-sided, with the print enlarged to fit the 8 1/2 x 11" 60# paper. The front cover is a parchtex card stock, protected with a vinyl sheet. The excerpt from the Howe history takes an 1845 look at the area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing… Read More

1845. Early days in the County of Spotsylvania, Virginia -- which encompasses the present and/or past communities of Fredericksburg, Germanna, Partlow, Snell, Spotsylvania and Thornburg -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 35 page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe (1845); New Roads in Old Virginia by Agnes Rothery (1929); and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication (1940). The spiral-bound booklet is printed single-sided, with the print enlarged to fit the 8 1/2 x 11" 60# paper. The front cover is a parchtex card stock, protected with a vinyl sheet. The excerpt from the Howe history takes an 1845 look at the area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Rothery's contribution shows a depth of knowledge, an understanding of the… Read More

1845. Early days days in New Kent County, Virginia -- which today encompasses the communities of Barhamsville, Lanexa, New Kent, Providence Forge, and Quinton -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 36 page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The Howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Gwathmey's 1937 contribution, sub-titled "Where the Western Migration Began" is a rich resource for the names of… Read More

1845. New 36 Page Booklet! Early days in James City County, VA -- which today encompasses the communities of -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe, Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication, and Virginia, a History of the People by John Esten Cooke. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper. The three-color front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. Make your next visit to the Williamsburg-Jamestown area more meaningful with these historical insights from different time periods. The Howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, emphasizing the Revolutionary War period, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including historical notes and a map of Williamsburg with points of interest shown. The Cooke excerpts concern… Read More

1845. Early days in King and Queen County, Virginia -- which today encompasses the communities of Bruington, Cauthornville, Indian Neck, Little Plymouth, Mascot, Mattaponi, Newtown, Plain View, Shacklefords, Shanghai, Stevensville, and Walkerton -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 37 page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The excerpt from the Howe history, printed in 1845, is quite brief. It covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. The… Read More

1845. New 37 Page Booklet! Early days in Essex County, VA -- which today encompasses the communities of Caret, Center Cross, Champlain, Chance, Dunnsville, Howertons, Hustle, Laneview, Loretto, Millers Tavern, Supply, and Tappahannock (formerly New Plymouth, Hobbs' Hole) -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The excerpt from the Howe history is quite brief. It takes an 1845 look at the area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Gwathmey's 1937 contribution,… Read More

1845. Early days in Louisa County, VA -- which today encompasses the communities of Bumpass, Gordonsville (part), Louisa, Mineral, and Trevilians -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 40 page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The brief but informative excerpt from the Howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, with interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. The bulk of this booklet is Gwathmey's 1937 contribution, sub-titled "Where the Western Migration… Read More

1845. Early days in Gloucester County, Virginia -- which today encompasses the communities of Achilles, Ark, Bellamy, Bena, Dutton, Gloucester, Gloucester Point, Hayes, Maryus, Naxera, Ordinary, Pinero, Schley, Severn, Ware Neck, White Marsh, Wicomico, Woods Cross Roads, and Zanoni-- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this 42 page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The Howe history, printed in 1845, briefly reviews the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Gwathmey's… Read More

1845. Early days in Caroline County, VA -- which today encompasses the communities of Bowling Green, Corbin, Ladysmith, Milford, Port Royal, Rappahannock Academy, Ruther Glen, Sparta, and Woodford -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this New 46-page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The Howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Gwathmey's 1937 contribution, sub-titled "Where the Western Migration Began" is… Read More

1845. Early days in the City of Richmond and the surrounding county of Henrico -- which today encompasses the communities of Bellevue, Glen Allen, Highland Springs, Lakeside, Regency, Ridge, Sandston, and West End are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this New 46-page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication; and New Roads in Old Virginia by Agnes Rothery (1929). The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The Howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Rothery's contribution shows a depth of knowledge, an understanding of the… Read More

1845. Early days in Orange County, VA -- which today encompasses the communities of Barboursville, Burnleys, Burr Hill, Eheart, Gordonsville (part), Locust Grove, Mine Run, Montford, Montpelier Station, Nasons, Orange, Rhoadesville, Somerset, Thornhill, and Unionville -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this New 52 page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The Howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Gwathmey's 1937… Read More

1845. New 53 Page Booklet! Early days in the Fairfax County, Virginia, the City of Alexandria, and the District of Columbia are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe (1845); New Roads in Old Virginia by Agnes Rothery (1929); and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication (1940). The spiral-bound booklet is printed single-sided, with the print enlarged to fit the 8 1/2 x 11" 60# paper. The front cover is a parchtex card stock, protected with a vinyl sheet. The excerpt from the Howe history takes an 1845 look at the area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Rothery's contribution shows a depth of knowledge, an understanding of the character of the people, and a love of Virginia. Among the many… Read More

1845. New 57 Page Booklet! Early days in Hanover County, VA -- which today encompasses the communities of Ashland, Beaverdam, Doswell, Glen Allen, Hanover, Mangohick, Mechanicsville, Montpelier, Rockville, and Studley -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The Howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Gwathmey's 1937 contribution, sub-titled "Where the Western Migration Began" is a rich… Read More

Syracuse, NY: D. Mason & Co., 1845. Early days in Charlotte County, VA, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this New 57-page booklet, printed on 8.5" x 11" opaque white 60# paper, with parchtex card stock covers. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The spiral-bound booklet is comprised of excerpts from Henry Howe's 1845 Historical Collections of Virginia, and Charlotte county Virginia, compiled by J. Cullen Carrington in 1907. This booklet will enlighten the historian, delight the genealogist, and entertain the Civil War or Revolutionary War buff. Its contents include: Residences of Patrick Henry (Red Hill), John Randolph (Roanoke) and Judge Paul Carrington (Ingleside), Col. Joel Watkins (Woodfork), Col. Joseph Morton, Col. Clement Carrington (Edgehill), Major R.V. Gaines ("Do Well) and others; Examples of Henry's eloquent oratory; the duel between Randolph and Henry Clay; the courthouse; Cub Creek Church, Keysville Baptist… Read More

1845. New 60 Page Illustrated Booklet! Early days in Augusta County, VA -- which today encompasses the communities of Augusta Springs, Churchville, Craigsville, Crimora, Deerfield, Fishersville, Fort Defiance, Greenville, Grottoes (part), Lyndhurst, Middlebrook, Mint Spring, Mount Sidney, Mount Solon, New Hope, Sherando, Spottswood, Staunton, Steeles Tavern, Stuarts Draft, Swoope, Verona, West Augusta and Weyers Cave -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The Howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a… Read More

1912. Early days in Westmoreland County, VA, "the Athens of Virginia," are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Westmoreland County, Virginia (1912); and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The Howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. The 1912 excerpt contains a variety of addresses and articles on various aspects of the county, its history and it's famous sons. Famous names associated with the county include: Pres. George Washington, Pres. James Monroe, Col. Bushrod Washington, Richard Henry Lee, Light Horse Harry Lee, Robert E.… Read More