Some Reminiscences

By William L. Royall and William Lawrence Royall

Book Overview

Some Reminiscences is a memoir written by William Lawrence Royall. The book is a personal account of Royall's life, including his childhood, education, and career. Royall was a lawyer and politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate. He was also a member of the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1901-1902. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period of Royall's life. The first chapter focuses on his childhood and family background. He describes his parents and siblings, as well as his early education. In subsequent chapters, Royall discusses his experiences as a student at the University of Virginia and his early legal career. He also provides insight into his political career, including his work in the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate. Throughout the book, Royall reflects on his personal and professional relationships, including his friendships with notable figures such as Thomas Jefferson and John Marshall. He also discusses his views on various political and social issues of the time, including slavery and the Civil War. Overall, Some Reminiscences provides a unique perspective on Virginia politics and society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Virginia and 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163232521
• ISBN13: 9781163232521
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"