Journal And Letters Of Philip Vickers Fithian 1773-1774: A Plantation Tutor Of The Old Dominion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163136966)

The Journal and Letters of Philip Vickers Fithian 1773-1774: A Plantation Tutor of the Old Dominion is a historical book written by Hunter Dickinson Farish. The book is a collection of letters and journal entries written by Philip Vickers Fithian, a young man from New Jersey who was hired as a tutor for the children of a wealthy Virginia family in 1773. Fithian's journal entries provide a detailed account of life on a Virginia plantation in the years leading up to the American Revolution. He writes about his experiences teaching the children of the family, his interactions with other members of the community, and his observations of the social and political climate of the time.The letters included in the book provide additional insight into Fithian's experiences and his thoughts on a variety of topics, including education, religion, and politics. They also offer a glimpse into the lives of the people he corresponded with, including his family and friends back in New Jersey.Overall, the Journal and Letters of Philip Vickers Fithian 1773-1774: A Plantation Tutor of the Old Dominion is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on life in colonial Virginia. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the period leading up to the Revolutionary War.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.

Author: Hunter Dickinson Farish
ISBN-10: 1163136964
ISBN-13: 9781163136966
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d