Historical Sketches Of Pocahontas County, West Virginia (1901)

von William Thomas Price

638 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Historical Sketches Of Pocahontas County, West Virginia is a book written by William Thomas Price and originally published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Pocahontas County, a region in West Virginia that was settled by European colonizers in the early 18th century. The book begins with a detailed account of the Native American tribes that inhabited the area before the arrival of European settlers, including the Shawnee and the Seneca. It then goes on to explore the early years of European settlement, focusing on the struggles and hardships faced by the early pioneers as they attempted to establish themselves in the rugged and isolated terrain of Pocahontas County. Throughout the book, Price provides a wealth of information about the people, places, and events that shaped the history of Pocahontas County. He includes detailed descriptions of the county's towns and settlements, as well as profiles of prominent local figures and accounts of important events such as the Civil War and the construction of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Overall, Historical Sketches Of Pocahontas County, West Virginia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this fascinating region. Through its detailed and engaging narrative, the book offers a vivid portrait of the challenges and triumphs of the people who helped shape Pocahontas County into the place it is today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781120200136
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.09.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC