Description: This book offers a captivating journey through the history of the Big Sandy Valley in Kentucky, tracing its transformation from a rugged wilderness to a thriving center of commerce and industry. The author meticulously records the stories of families and individuals who braved the perils of Native American encounters and harsh conditions to build a life in this challenging but ultimately rewarding region. Beyond detailing the trials and triumphs of early settlers, the book explores the social and cultural dynamics of the region. The author paints a vivid picture of the pioneer spirit, the vital role of family and community in overcoming obstacles, and the unique blend of self-reliance and resourcefulness that shaped the lives of those who called this valley home. Readers will gain a rich understanding of the early settlers’ daily lives, their reliance on natural resources, and the evolution of their social customs and religious practices. The book also delves into the economic development of the region, tracing the growth of trade, the establishment of navigation routes, and the discovery of valuable resources, such as ginseng, timber, salt, and, perhaps most significantly, coal, that would eventually transform the Big Sandy Valley. The book provides a compelling insight into the forces that shaped the development of a truly remarkable American frontier. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: Big Sandy Valley : A History of the People and Country from the Earliest Settlement to the Present Time (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 506 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 1 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 23.7 Oz
Author: William Ely
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
