Personal Narratives Of Travels In Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky: And Of A Residence In The Illinois Territory, 1817-1818 ( (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437220728)

""Personal Narratives of Travels in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky: And of a Residence in the Illinois Territory, 1817-1818"" is a historical book written by Elias Pym Fordham and published in 1906. The book is a compilation of Fordham's personal accounts of his travels through several states in the United States during the early 19th century.Fordham's narratives offer a unique perspective on life in America during this time period, as he describes the landscapes, people, and customs he encountered on his journey. The book covers a wide range of topics, including frontier life, Native American culture, and the politics of the time.In addition to his travels, Fordham also details his experiences living in the Illinois Territory, which was then a newly established area of the United States. He provides a firsthand account of the challenges and opportunities that came with settling in this new territory.Overall, ""Personal Narratives of Travels in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky: And of a Residence in the Illinois Territory, 1817-1818"" is a fascinating historical document that offers insight into the early days of America's expansion westward. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, travel writing, or personal memoirs.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.

Author: Elias Pym Fordham
ISBN-10: 143722072X
ISBN-13: 9781437220728
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d