Chronicles of border warfare : or, A history of the settlement by the whites,…
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"Chronicles of Border Warfare" by Alexander Scott Withers is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed history of the settlement by white settlers in North-Western Virginia, as well as the Indian wars and massacres that occurred in that region. It aims to preserve local history and traditions, recounting the interactions between settlers and Native Americans through reflections and anecdotes. The opening of the work establishes
its context, indicating that it is a reprint of Withers's original 1831 edition, now edited and annotated to enhance understanding. In this section, the author emphasizes the importance of traditional knowledge and local accounts in reconstructing history while acknowledging the limitations and variances in these accounts. The narrative promises to delve into various episodes of conflict, settlement challenges, and cultural reflections, offering readers a comprehensive insight into a significant but often overlooked chapter of American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Withers, Alexander Scott, 1792-1865 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Draper, Lyman Copeland, 1815-1891 |
| Editor | Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 |
| LoC No. | 02015039 |
| Title | Chronicles of border warfare : or, A history of the settlement by the whites, of north-western Virginia, and of the Indian wars and massacres, in that section of the state |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank, Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Ohio River Valley -- History -- To 1795 |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1750-1815 |
| Subject | West Virginia -- History -- To 1950 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29244 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29244-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 626 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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