Journal And Letters Of Philip Vickers Fithian 1773-1774: A Plantation Tutor Of The Old Dominion

By Hunter Dickinson Farish

The book titled ""Journal and Letters of Philip Vickers Fithian 1773-1774: A Plantation Tutor of the Old Dominion"" is a compilation of the personal writings of Philip Vickers Fithian, an American tutor who lived in Virginia during the colonial period. The book is edited by Hunter Dickinson Farish, a historian and scholar of early American history.The journal and letters in the book provide a unique and intimate look into the life of a young man living in Virginia during the tumultuous years leading up to the American Revolution. Fithian's writings cover a wide range of topics, including his experiences as a tutor to the children of a wealthy plantation owner, his observations of plantation life, and his interactions with the local community.Throughout the book, Fithian writes about his struggles to come to terms with the contradictions of his own position as a tutor to the wealthy plantation class. He also reflects on the complex social and political dynamics of the time, including the growing tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain.Overall, ""Journal and Letters of Philip Vickers Fithian 1773-1774: A Plantation Tutor of the Old Dominion"" is an important historical document that provides a valuable window into the social, cultural, and political landscape of colonial Virginia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430474653
• ISBN13: 9781430474654
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"