The Preston And Virginia Papers Of The Draper Collection Of Manuscripts (1915)

by State of Wisconsin (USA) Historical Society and State Historical Society of Wisconsin

Book Overview

The Preston and Virginia Papers of the Draper Collection of Manuscripts is a book published in 1915 by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. The book contains a collection of manuscripts that were acquired by the society from Lyman Copeland Draper, a historian and collector of historical documents. The papers in the collection primarily focus on the history of Virginia and the Ohio River Valley during the 18th and 19th centuries, and include letters, diaries, and other documents from prominent figures such as George Rogers Clark, Daniel Boone, and Patrick Henry. The book provides a detailed index of the contents of the collection, making it a valuable resource for researchers and historians interested in this period of 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167227492
• ISBN13: 9781167227493
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"