Description: This book transports readers back to the rugged frontier of early America, focusing on the history of Kanawha County, Virginia, now part of West Virginia. The author delves into the county's formation and the subsequent creation of new counties from its vast territory, offering a fascinating glimpse into the westward expansion of the United States. The book explores the region's unique geography, including its rivers, mountains, and valleys, highlighting the abundance of natural resources like coal, timber, and salt. Through historical accounts and anecdotes, the author vividly describes the lives of early settlers, including their encounters with Native American tribes, the challenges of frontier life, and their contributions to the development of the region. The book also illuminates the importance of the Battle of Point Pleasant, a pivotal event in the history of the frontier, and delves into the fascinating story of the murder of the Shawnee chief Cornstalk. The author weaves together historical facts, personal stories, and local folklore to create a rich tapestry of the county's past. This book provides a compelling narrative of early American frontier life, capturing the struggles, triumphs, and cultural complexities of a region that shaped the destiny of the nation. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 356
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Book Title: History of Kanawha County : From Its Organization in 1789 until the Present Time; Embracing Accounts of Early Settlements, and Thrilling Adventures with the Indians, Derived from History and Aged Citizens; Also, Biographical Sketches of a Large Number of T
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.7 in
Publication Year: 2017
Topic: United States / General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 16.8 Oz
Author: Geo W. Atkinson
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
