Robin, If you are looking for early Virginia history, try THE VIRGINIA EXPERIMENT [:] THE OLD DOMINION'S ROLE IN THE MAKING OF AMERICA (1607-1781) by Alf J. Mapp, Jr. Published in 1957. It is especially good because of the extensive documentation and bibliography. Netti Schreiner-Yantis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robin Gabriel" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2001 4:33 PM Subject: VA hist book suggestion I have been asked to recommend a good, general book on Virginia history - any suggestions? Thanks, Robin Gabriel To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html