The Life Of Joseph Bishop: The Celebrated Old Pioneer In The First Settlements Of Middle Tennessee (1868)

By John W. Gray and John W. Gray

Book Overview

The Life of Joseph Bishop: The Celebrated Old Pioneer in the First Settlements of Middle Tennessee (1868) is a historical biography written by John W. Gray. The book tells the story of Joseph Bishop, a pioneer who helped settle the early communities of Middle Tennessee in the early 1800s. The biography details Bishop's life, from his birth in Virginia to his journey westward to Tennessee. The book covers his experiences as a farmer, a soldier in the War of 1812, and a politician. The author also provides insight into the challenges Bishop faced as a pioneer, such as the dangers of frontier life and the difficulties of building a new community. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Tennessee and the early pioneers who helped shape the state.Embracing His Wonderful Adventures And Narrow Escapes With The Indians, His Animating And Remarkable Hunting Excursions, Interspersed With Racy Anecdotes Of Those Early Times.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: 1165097680
• ISBN13: 9781165097685
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"