The Virginia Plutarch

This is the biographical story of the Old Dominion in the light of its contribution to the greatness of America. Volume I deals with the colonial era, and Volume II deals with the national era. No book could more ably demonstrate Carlyle's well-known declaration that history is the essence of innumerable biographies. Originally published in 1929. A UNC Press Enduring Edition - UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.