Pioneer Sketches Of The Upper Whitewater Valley: Quaker Stronghold Of The West (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163153970)

Pioneer Sketches of the Upper Whitewater Valley: Quaker Stronghold of the West is a historical book written by Bernhard Knollenberg. The book is a collection of sketches that describe the early pioneers who settled in the Upper Whitewater Valley region of Indiana in the early 19th century. The Upper Whitewater Valley was a Quaker stronghold, and the book provides a detailed account of the Quaker community's settlement, growth, and influence in the region. The book also explores the challenges that the pioneers faced, including conflicts with Native Americans, harsh weather conditions, and the struggle to establish a sustainable livelihood.Knollenberg's writing style is descriptive and engaging, providing readers with a vivid picture of life in the Upper Whitewater Valley during the pioneer era. The book is well-researched and includes a wealth of historical information, including maps, photographs, and illustrations.Overall, Pioneer Sketches of the Upper Whitewater Valley: Quaker Stronghold of the West is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of the American Midwest, the Quaker community, or the pioneer era.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: Bernhard Knollenberg
ISBN-10: 1163153974
ISBN-13: 9781163153970
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d