A History Of The Valley Of Virginia (1850)

By Charles James Faulkner, John Jeremiah Jacob, Samuel Kercheval, et al.

Book Overview

""A History Of The Valley Of Virginia"" is a comprehensive book written by Samuel Kercheval in 1850. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia from its earliest settlement in the 1730s to the mid-19th century. The author covers a variety of topics, including the Native American tribes that lived in the area, the first European settlers, the development of agriculture and industry, and the role of the Valley in the American Revolution and the Civil War. Kercheval's writing style is informative and engaging, and he draws on a wide range of sources to provide a thorough and accurate account of the Valley's history. He also includes numerous anecdotes and personal stories that bring the history to life and give readers a sense of the people who lived in the Valley throughout the centuries. Overall, ""A History Of The Valley Of Virginia"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the development of one of America's most significant regions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Virginia or the United States as a whole.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436734398
• ISBN13: 9781436734394
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"