Historical Book 1740-1800 Virginia History.

[James Kopp]

Does anyone have any recommendations on historical books about life on the frontier between 1740-1800, primarily the life on the frontier in Virginia. I know there are lots of books out there about westward expansion, ect... But I am looking for book, journals, dairies, ect about living ( cooking, shooting, hunting, craft making ect..) in Virginia during the time period.

 

[Coot]

I can suggest a couple. These are somewhat academic in form but full of information. I have more but cannot put my hands on them at the moment.

"Early Modern Virginia" UVa Press 2011. Edited by Bradburn & Coombs - 350 pages
"Of Consuming Interests" - "the Style of Life in the 18th Century" UVa press 1994. Edited by Carson, Hoffman & Albert - 721 pages

 

[JC Mendyka]

This a great site I am using for some of my own research.

https://encyclopediavirginia.org/

 

[Coot]

My wife helped find another book that came to mind:
"Buying into the World of Goods" "Early Consumers in Backcountry Virginia" - John Hopkins U. Press 2008. by Ann Smart Smith - 260 pages