Description: This book delves into the captivating history of Eastern Kentucky, focusing on the establishment of Harmans Station and the lives of its founders. Set against the backdrop of the late 18th century, a period marked by conflict and westward expansion, the author paints a vivid picture of life on the American frontier. The narrative centers around the experiences of Matthias Harman and his fellow pioneers as they navigate the challenges of settling in the untamed wilderness. Their encounters with Native American tribes, the hardships of frontier life, and the unwavering determination to establish a permanent community form the core of the story. The author also explores the crucial role of women in frontier society, highlighting the strength and resilience of figures like Jennie Wiley, who endured captivity and hardship. Through meticulous research and reliance on firsthand accounts, the author sheds light on the often-overlooked history of Eastern Kentucky. He challenges prevailing misconceptions about the region's inhabitants, emphasizing their contributions to the American Revolution and their rich cultural heritage. This book offers a compelling exploration of frontier life, revealing the courage, resourcefulness, and enduring spirit of the pioneers who shaped Eastern Kentucky's history. 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
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Book Title: Founding of Harman's Station : With an Account of the Indian Captivity of Mrs. Jennie Wiley and the Exploration and Settlement of the Big Sandy Valley in the Virginias and Kentucky (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 236 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV)
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.5 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 11.4 Oz
Author: William Elsey Connelley
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
