Originally published in 1938, this authoritative, scholarly and intensely readable narrative tells the story of the settlement of French Creek Valley, Pennsylvania. Reynold's narrative describes every aspect of French Creek Valley history and draws heavily from his expansive private collection of original records and documents. Material is included describing the early explorers of the region and the first French trading posts; pioneer life; the discovery of oil; famous visitors such as George Washington, the Marquis de ...
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Originally published in 1938, this authoritative, scholarly and intensely readable narrative tells the story of the settlement of French Creek Valley, Pennsylvania. Reynold's narrative describes every aspect of French Creek Valley history and draws heavily from his expansive private collection of original records and documents. Material is included describing the early explorers of the region and the first French trading posts; pioneer life; the discovery of oil; famous visitors such as George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, John James Audobon, Zachery Taylor and James Buchanan; the War of 1812; the town of Meadville; the Beaver and Erie Canal; Civil War times and finance; the railroad's arrival in Meadville and much more. French Creek Valley was the scene of a seminal event in the birth of the nation, a prelude to the French and Indian War and subsequently the American Revolution. Then only twenty-one years old, Major George Washington was dispatched to the valley by Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia to seek redress for French intrusions into the Ohio Valley from the French commandant at Fort le Boeuf (located on the western-most fork of French Creek). Amongst over 100 illustrations is a facsimile of a letter written by George Washington to Brigadier Ewing, dated December 14th, 1776; a fascinating (though unsubstantiated) tale is included in the appendix explaining how the letter was lost. The appendix also features three letters written by Henry Bouquet to Brigadier General Monckton dating to the 1760s. An index to names, places and subjects adds to the value of this work.
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Add this copy of In French Creek Valley to cart. $42.75, very good condition, Sold by Cardinalis Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, ON, CANADA, published 1938 by Crawford County Historical Society.
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Very Good. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s) Original burgundy cloth hard covers, with gilt vignette and titles to front and spine. SIGNED and dated by author on front endpaper. Slight fading to spine, and some mild scuffing to covers. Edges and endpapers toned; old owner's gift inscription to front endpaper. Otherwise clean, tight and unmarked. Very neat--a sound and handsome copy. Illustrated--plates. Bibliography, index. xiv, 352pp.
Add this copy of In French Creek Valley to cart. $67.00, good condition, Sold by Inside the Covers rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lancaster, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1938 by Crawford County Historical Society.
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Good with no dust jacket. Signed and dated by author on second page. Hard cover published by Crawford County Historical Society in 1938. Quarter leather binding with cream-colored covers. Probably rebound. Corners of covers are worn, ends of spine have some rubbing, and edges of covers have some wear. Title page has a gift inscription at top. Endpapers have some tanning and pages have slight tanning. Book is in good condition. 652 pages, 2.1 lb.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 652 pages; Signed by Author.
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