The Conquest of the Old Southwest: The Romantic Story of the Early Pioneers Into Virginia, the Carolinas, Tennessee and Kentucky 1740 to 1790 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169258525)

""The Conquest of the Old Southwest"" by Archibald Henderson is a historical account of the early pioneers who ventured into Virginia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Kentucky from 1740 to 1790. The book provides a detailed narrative of the challenges and triumphs of these pioneers, who faced hostile Native American tribes, harsh wilderness conditions, and political turmoil during the American Revolution. Henderson's writing style is engaging and vivid, bringing to life the stories of individuals such as Daniel Boone, James Robertson, and John Sevier. The book also explores the cultural and social dynamics of the time, including the role of slavery and the impact of European colonization on Native American communities. Overall, ""The Conquest of the Old Southwest"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in early American history, frontier life, and the spirit of adventure that drove these early pioneers to explore and settle the American wilderness.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: Archibald Henderson
ISBN-10: 1169258522
ISBN-13: 9781169258525
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 136
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d