Historical collections of Virginia;
containing a collection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c. relating to its history and antiquities, together with geographical and statistical descriptions.
To which is appended, an historical and descriptive sketch of the District of Columbia. Illustrated by over 100 engravings. By Henry Howe.

Description

Main Author

Howe, Henry, 1816-1893.

Language(s)

English

Published

Charleston, S.C., W. R. Babcock, 1847.

Subjects

Washington (D.C.) > Washington (D.C.) / Description and travel.
Virginia > Virginia / Description and travel.
Virginia > Virginia / History.
Virginia > Virginia / History, Local.

Note

"Obituary" notices from the American almanac: p. 148-150.
Title vignette.
Illustration on cover.
Binder's title: Virginia, its history and antiquities.
Added half title, engraved: Virginia.

Physical Description

544 p. col. front., illus. (incl. plans, facsim.) plates, ports., fold. map, tables. 24 cm.

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