The Ohio Company Of Virginia And The Westward Movement, 1748-1792: A Chapter In The History Of The Colonial Frontier

By Kenneth P. Bailey

Book Overview

""The Ohio Company of Virginia and the Westward Movement, 1748-1792: A Chapter in the History of the Colonial Frontier"" by Kenneth P. Bailey is a historical account of the Ohio Company of Virginia and its role in the westward expansion of the American colonies. The book examines the company's founding in 1748, its efforts to settle the Ohio River Valley, and its interactions with Native American tribes, British officials, and American colonists. Bailey explores the political, economic, and social factors that shaped the Ohio Company's activities and its impact on the development of the American frontier. Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, the author sheds light on a critical period in American history and the complex relationships that defined it. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the colonial period.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258501066
• ISBN13: 9781258501068
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"