Barons of the Potomack and the Rappahannock

This book is a history of the families who owned vast tracts of land along the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers in Virginia. Written by Moncure Daniel Conway, a Virginia-born abolitionist and minister, this book includes biographical details about the families and their connections to political and social events in Virginia and the wider United States. A fascinating glimpse into the history of one of the most important regions in American history.