Sketches Of Western Reserve Life

By Harvey Rice

Book Overview

Sketches of Western Reserve Life is a book written by Harvey Rice, first published in 1902. It is a collection of stories and anecdotes about life in the Western Reserve region of Ohio during the mid-19th century. The book provides a unique perspective on the history of the region, focusing on the daily lives of ordinary people and their struggles and triumphs. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including early settlers, Native American relations, the Underground Railroad, and the Civil War. The author's writing style is simple and straightforward, making it accessible to readers of all ages. Overall, Sketches of Western Reserve Life is an insightful and entertaining look at a fascinating period in American history.1885. Contents: General Moses Cleveland; Major Lorenzo Carter; Rev. Joseph Badger; Homes in the Wilderness; Western Reserve Jurists; Footprints of Puritanism; Woman and Her Sphere.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: 1417965940
• ISBN13: 9781417965946
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"