Publisher's Synopsis
The Preston and Virginia Papers of the Draper Collection of Manuscripts is a book published in 1915 by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. The book is a collection of manuscripts that were collected by Lyman Copeland Draper, a historian and librarian who was interested in the history of the American West. The manuscripts in this collection focus on the Preston and Virginia families, who were prominent in the early history of Virginia and Kentucky. The book contains letters, diaries, and other documents that provide insights into the lives of these families and their role in the settlement of the American West. The manuscripts cover a wide range of topics, including frontier life, Indian wars, and the American Revolution. The book is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of the American West.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.