Outline
The text is divided into 23 chapters, which Jefferson termed "Queries," each describing a different aspect of the state of Virginia.
- Boundaries of Virginia
- Rivers
- Sea Ports
- Mountains
- Cascades
- Productions mineral, vegetable and animal
- Climate
- Population
- Military force
- Marine force
- Aborigines
- Counties and towns
- Constitution
- Laws
- Colleges, buildings, and roads
- Proceedings as to Tories
- Religion
- Manners
- Manufactures
- Subjects of commerce
- Weights, Measures and Money
- Public revenue and expenses
- Histories, memorials, and state-papers
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