First plantation: History of Hampton and Elizabeth City County, Virginia, 1607-1887
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| Authors & editors | |
| Publisher | Houston Printing and Publishing House |
| Year of publication | 1936 |
| Languages | English (main text) |
| Medium | Book |
| Edition | 1 |
| Topics | |
| Tags | |
| Scope & content | A booklet on the history of the first plantations in Hampton and Elizabeth City County, Virginia, during the years 1607-1887. This booklet gives information on the history of Hampton and Elizabeth City County, Virginia, from the first settlers until 20 years after the Civil Wars Includes information on the various industries and plantations in both areas. Mills are mentioned on page 27. Includes social history- punishment, education, warfare etc. |
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Accession no. 229858
- Shelf location: X200
- Notes: Reprinted 1967
Divisions within this publication
- 1: The Kecoughtans
- 2: The First Plantain
- 3: The County, 1630-1680
- 4: The Curtain Rises
- 5: County Government
- 6: Presented at Court
- 7: Making a Living
- 8: The Bondsmen- The indentured Servants, The Slaves
- 9: Education (Colonial Period)
- 10: Colonial Interiors
- 11: Getting Around
- 12: Towards the Revolution
- 13: The Revolution in Hampton
- 14: The Young Republic
- 15: Hampton in the War of 1812
- 16: Newcomers in Hampton
- 17: Modern Improvements
- 18: Education (1812-1861)
- 19: The Other Half
- 20: Portrait of the Lost Town
- 21: The End of Hampton
- 22: The Natives return
