Chronicles Of Border Warfare Or, A History Of The Settlement By The Whites Of Northwestern Virginia And Of The Indian Wars And Massacres In That Section Of The State
""Chronicles of Border Warfare"" is a historical book written by Alexander Scott Withers that provides a detailed account of the settlement of Northwestern Virginia by the Whites and the Indian wars and massacres that took place in that region. The book covers the period from the early 1700s to the late 1700s, during which the Whites migrated to the area and established settlements, leading to conflicts with the Native American tribes who had lived there for centuries. Withers describes the various battles, skirmishes, and ...
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""Chronicles of Border Warfare"" is a historical book written by Alexander Scott Withers that provides a detailed account of the settlement of Northwestern Virginia by the Whites and the Indian wars and massacres that took place in that region. The book covers the period from the early 1700s to the late 1700s, during which the Whites migrated to the area and established settlements, leading to conflicts with the Native American tribes who had lived there for centuries. Withers describes the various battles, skirmishes, and massacres that took place, including the Battle of Point Pleasant and the Siege of Fort Henry. The book also provides insights into the lives of the early settlers and their struggles to survive in a hostile environment. Overall, ""Chronicles of Border Warfare"" is an informative and engaging account of a crucial period in the history of Northwestern Virginia and the United States.This Fascinating History, First Published 160 Years Ago, Is A Treasure Trove Of Descriptions Of Small Events From The Perspective Of The Early Settlers Of The Border Regions Beyond The Blue Ridge And Allegheny Mountains (And Extending As Far As Cincinnati And Parts Of Kentucky). It Focuses Mainly On The Last Half Of The Eighteenth Century, When Williamsburg Was The Bustling Capital Of The Virginia Colony, And Patrick Henry Resided In The Governor's Mansion. Grand Plantations Were Flourishing Along The James River, While In The Wilderness, Pioneers Struggled Against The Elements Of Nature And The Savages Of The Land They Were Trying To Tame. The Information Was Gathered Mainly From Pioneers And Their Children, Thereby Preserving These Early Family And Local Traditions. This Book Also Covers The Early History Of Virginia And Major Events And Leaders Such As George Washington And Some Of The Men Who Served With Him Before And After The Revolution. However, The Main Focus Is On The Many Smaller Deeds Of The Backwoodsmen, Early Settlers, And Indians. Illus., Index.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.
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