Notes on the Settlement and Indian Wars, 1763-1783: Society and Manners of the Western Settlers

Explore the Western Virginia and Pennsylvania frontier through a rigorous, readable history of settlement and Indian warfare. This edition presents Joseph Doddridge’s early memorials and reminiscences, revised for today’s readers. It traces how frontier communities formed, fought, and lived during the mid- to late 1700s, with attention to both political events and everyday life. The work blends narrative with notes and contextual sketches that illuminate the region’s pioneering story. - See the causes, campaigns, and key episodes of the settlement period and its wars, including attacks on frontier forts and the broader Indian conflicts. - Delve into biographical sketching of notable figures and families who shaped the western borderlands. - Access fresh footnotes and an index that tie local events to wider American history, plus appendices on frontier life and the origin of local legends. - Find historical context for life in western Virginia and Pennsylvania, and for the people who lived there. Ideal for readers of American frontier history, colonial-era warfare, and regional biographical reference.
ASIN: 1036847381
VSKU: BVV.1036847381.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Joseph, Doddridge
Binding: Paperback
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