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Author Henderson, Archibald, 1877-1963
Title The Conquest of the Old Southwest; the romantic story of the early pioneers into Virginia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Kentucky, 1740-1790
Credits Dianne Bean, Robert Homa and Al Haines
Summary "The Conquest of the Old Southwest: The Romantic Story of the Early Pioneers" by Archibald Henderson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the dramatic southward and westward expansion of European settlers onto the American continent during the 18th century, focusing on their struggles and triumphs as they confront both environmental challenges and indigenous populations. At the start of the book, the author emphasizes the significant sociopolitical transformations stimulated by the migration of peoples into the Old Southwest. He describes the relentless and adventurous spirit of early pioneers who ventured into the wilderness, many vividly depicted through the tale of a single family's journey. These pioneers contended with harsh conditions, conflicts with Native Americans, and the overall chaos of expanding civilization, setting the stage for a broader examination of how such movements shaped America's national character and democratic ideals. Henderson's narrative intertwines personal stories with broader historical events, indicating the complex dynamics that influenced the formation of society in the emerging American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F396: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley
Subject Kentucky -- History -- To 1792
Subject Southwest, Old -- History
Subject Tennessee -- History
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, Old
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EBook-No. 2390
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 31, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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