Bibliomania
Bibliomania: The Eighteenth Century (First Half)
This Bibliomania site provides a great description of the literary history of the Colonial period from 1700 to 1750. Includes analyses of the works of Samuel Sewall, Sarah Kemble Knight, Ebenezer Cook, William Byrd, and Jonathan Edwards.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: William Byrd (1543 1623)
A detailed and lengthy biographical summary of the life of Elizabethan composer William Byrd, who used poetry for the basis of many of his songs.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: William Byrd (1674 1744)
A short essay about William Byrd from the colonial period of American history who detailed life in the Southern colonies.
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Digital History
Digital History: Social Class in Colonial America [Pdf]
By examining primary sources such as diaries and tax records, and a chapter from a secondary source, learn about the social classes apparent in colonlial America. Suggested student exercises guide crtitical thinking assessment of the...
PBS
Africans in America: William Byrd's Diary
Excerpts from "The Secret Diary of William Byrd" in which, among other things, he describes slaves as piece of property.
Other
Eng 223: American Literature Before 1865
Online syllabus for a college Pre-Civil War American Literature class with links to information about each class lesson. These lessons contain some good teaching ideas and background information about a number of famous authors, much of...
Other
Classical Composers Database: Thomas Tallis
This site offers three biographical accounts of the life of Renaissance composer Thomas Tallis. Links to other composers are provided.
Other
James River Plantations: Westover Plantation
William Byrd built Westover, his plantation home. Here you can view photographs of it and learn of some details of interest.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Dividing Line Betwixt Virginia and N. Carolina
The complete text of "History of the Dividing Line Betwixt Virginia and North Carolina" by William Byrd II.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Journey to the Land of Eden: In the Year 1733
The complete text of "Journey to the Land of Eden: in the Year 1733" by William Byrd II.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Progress to the Mines: In the Year 1732
The complete text of "Progress to the Mines: in the Year 1732" by William Byrd II.
Curated OER
William Byrd
This site provides a detailed biography of William Byrd (1540-1623 CE), including a look at his contemporaries and an analysis of his contribution to the music of the period.