First Explorations Of Kentucky: Thomas Walker's Journal, Also Colonel Christopher Gist's Journal (1898)

By J. Stoddard Johnston

Book Overview

First Explorations of Kentucky: Thomas Walker's Journal, Also Colonel Christopher Gist's Journal is a historical book written by Josiah Stoddard Johnston in 1898. The book is a compilation of the journals of Thomas Walker and Christopher Gist, two early explorers who were among the first to explore the region that is now Kentucky. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing Thomas Walker's journal and the second part containing Christopher Gist's journal. Walker's journal covers his exploration of the region in 1750, while Gist's journal covers his exploration in 1751. The journals provide a detailed account of the explorers' experiences, including descriptions of the landscape, encounters with Native American tribes, and the challenges they faced during their expeditions. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the explorers' journeys.Overall, First Explorations of Kentucky: Thomas Walker's Journal, Also Colonel Christopher Gist's Journal is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the early exploration of Kentucky and the history of the region.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: 1166980847
• ISBN13: 9781166980849
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"