This volume traces the economic, social and political life of the people of Lewis County from the time the first settlers came to the Hacker's Creek Valley to the early 1900s. The narrative is replete with descriptive accounts of historical occurrences and incidents, as well as the individuals who participated in these events, many of whom are well-known to historians and genealogists of the region. The book follows an outline popular in the period histories and consists of 30 chapters, two appendices, and an index. ...
Read More
This volume traces the economic, social and political life of the people of Lewis County from the time the first settlers came to the Hacker's Creek Valley to the early 1900s. The narrative is replete with descriptive accounts of historical occurrences and incidents, as well as the individuals who participated in these events, many of whom are well-known to historians and genealogists of the region. The book follows an outline popular in the period histories and consists of 30 chapters, two appendices, and an index. Chapters include: The Physical Basis for Development; The Aboriginal Inhabitants; Early Settlements; Lewis County in Dunmore's War, the Revolutionary War, and the End of the Indian Wars; The Beginning of Law and Order; Economic Beginnings; Life of the Pioneers; The Extension of Settlements - Skin Creek, Collins Settlement, and Freeman's Creek District; Progress in Older Settlements; The Formation of Lewis County; The Beginning of Weston; Early Transportation; The Irish and German Immigration; Territorial Losses; The Great Business Boom, 1845-60; The Development of Education; The Seccession from Virginia; Military Operations; The Political Reconstruction; Economic Development After the War; The Coming of the Railroad; Twenty Years' Progress, 1880-1900; The Oil and Gas Development; The Twentieth Century; and more.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 448 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
