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The library of William Byrd of Westover
By Hayes, Kevin J.
- ISBN
- 978-0-94561-241-4
- Publisher
- Madison, Wis. : Madison House, 1997.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on April 15, 1997
Colonial merchant and politician William Byrd (1674-1744) of Westover, Virginia, was also a leading intellectual of his era. Following the lead of his father, Byrd collected a handsome library of over 2500 separate titles. Editor Hayes (English, Univ. of Central Oklahoma) not only documents Byrd's book collection but also adds an engaging 100-page introduction that focuses equally on Byrd and his l...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
