1896 Young People’s History of Virginia Virginians Dabney Maury Antique Book
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Virginia History / Southern History / Antique Schoolbook: A Young People’s History of Virginia and Virginians by Dabney Herndon Maury presents the history of the Commonwealth from its early settlement through the late nineteenth century. Written for use in Virginia schools and homes, it discusses colonial society, Indigenous peoples, slavery, the American Revolution, prominent Virginians, government, and the Civil War from the perspective of its era.
Maury was a Virginia-born educator, diplomat, West Point graduate, Mexican–American War veteran, and Confederate major general. This original 1896 edition was published in Richmond by the B. F. Johnson Publishing Company. Hardcover with illustrated front board and the dates 1607–1896. The volume contains historical illustrations and portraits and offers an important primary example of how Virginia history was taught and interpreted during the late nineteenth century.
Antique condition with substantial wear. Covers show heavy rubbing, staining, fraying, bumped corners, and deterioration at the spine ends. The front interior hinge is heavily cracked with exposed binding material, leaving the front cover weakened. Pages display pronounced age-toning, foxing, stains, handling wear, and scattered early ownership writing and ink marks. Sold as an original historical reference and collectible; please examine all photographs carefully for condition.
SKU G-9
1896 Young People’s History of Virginia Virginians Dabney Maury Antique Book
$80.00
Maury was a Virginia-born educator, diplomat, West Point graduate, Mexican–American War veteran, and Confederate major general. This original 1896 edition was published in Richmond by the B. F. Johnson Publishing Company. Hardcover with illustrated front board and the dates 1607–1896. The volume contains historical illustrations and portraits and offers an important primary example of how Virginia history was taught and interpreted during the late nineteenth century.
Antique condition with substantial wear. Covers show heavy rubbing, staining, fraying, bumped corners, and deterioration at the spine ends. The front interior hinge is heavily cracked with exposed binding material, leaving the front cover weakened. Pages display pronounced age-toning, foxing, stains, handling wear, and scattered early ownership writing and ink marks. Sold as an original historical reference and collectible; please examine all photographs carefully for condition.
SKU G-9