Virginia First (1921)

Virginia First is a historical book written by Lyon Gardiner Tyler and published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive account of the early history of Virginia, from its founding in 1607 to the end of the colonial era in 1776. Tyler, who was a professor of history at the College of William and Mary and the son of former U.S. President John Tyler, uses a variety of primary sources to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of Virginia's early years.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the founding of Jamestown, the struggles of the early colonists, the role of tobacco in Virginia's economy, the growth of slavery, and the political and social developments that led to the American Revolution. Tyler also includes biographical sketches of many of Virginia's most prominent figures, such as John Smith, Pocahontas, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson.Throughout the book, Tyler emphasizes the importance of Virginia in the development of the United States. He argues that Virginia was the ""first"" in many ways ������� the first permanent English settlement in North America, the first to establish a representative government, and the first to produce many of the nation's most important leaders. Virginia First is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Virginia or the early years of the United States.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.