Memoranda Of The Preston Family (1864)

By John Mason Brown and Orlando Brown

Book Overview

""Memoranda of the Preston Family"" is a historical book written by Orlando Brown and published in 1864. The book is a collection of personal notes and anecdotes about the Preston family, one of the most prominent families in Virginia during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author, Orlando Brown, was a close friend of the Prestons and had access to their family archives, which allowed him to compile a detailed account of their lives and achievements. The book covers the family's history from their arrival in Virginia in the 1600s to the mid-19th century, including their involvement in the American Revolution and the Civil War. It also provides insights into the family's social and cultural life, including their connections to other prominent families and their interests in literature, music, and art. Overall, ""Memoranda of the Preston Family"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Virginia and the American South, as well as for genealogists and historians studying the Preston family specifically.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: 1166272109
• ISBN13: 9781166272104
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"