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Selected Works of Scott T. Allison
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The Founding of Richmond: William Byrd II's Heroic Odyssey
Heroes of Richmond: Four Centuries of Courage, Dignity, and Virtue (2017)
  • Jonathan Anthony Ohlmann, University of Richmond
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Abstract
e goal of this chapter is to shed light on William Byrd II’s unique story and highlight his heroic journey to establishing Richmond. e chapter will take an in depth look at the personal transformation Byrd II under- went upon arriving back in Virginia. I will also describe the profound impact that Byrd II had on society as a whole.
Keywords
  • Byrd,
  • Richmond,
  • Heroes of Richmond
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Publication Date
2017
Publisher
Palsgrove
Citation Information
Jonathan Anthony Ohlmann. "The Founding of Richmond: William Byrd II's Heroic Odyssey" RichmondHeroes of Richmond: Four Centuries of Courage, Dignity, and Virtue (2017)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/scott_allison/55/