The Present State of Virginia by Hugh Jones
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| Author | Jones, Hugh, 1669-1760 |
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| LoC No. | rc01002788 |
| Title | The Present State of Virginia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 42.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Present State of Virginia" by Hugh Jones is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the inhabitants of Virginia, including the indigenous peoples, Europeans, and enslaved Africans, detailing their religions, customs, governance, economy, and way of life, along with geographical descriptions of the colony. Additionally, it includes propositions aimed at enhancing learning, trade, and advancements in various fields within the region. The opening of the text introduces the author's motivation for writing—addressing the lack of accurate information about Virginia among people in England and the potential for improvement within the colony. It outlines the significant changes that have occurred under notable governors, particularly Colonel Spotswood, highlighting the advancements in trade, arts, and sciences. Jones aims to reflect a more factual portrayal of Virginia, countering misconceptions and advocating for its prosperity while setting the context for the detailed examination of the state's inhabitants and their circumstances that follows in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Virginia -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Slavery -- Virginia -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | African Americans -- Virginia -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Virginia -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29055 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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