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Title: Pioneers of the Old Southwest: a chronicle of the dark and bloody ground
Original Publication: [S.l. : s.n.], 1919
Series Title: Chronicles of America series; v. 18
Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, Doris Ringbloom, David Widger, and Robert J. Homa
Summary: "Pioneers of the Old Southwest: A Chronicle of the Dark and Bloody Ground" by Constance Lindsay Skinner is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative focuses on the migrations of the Ulster Presbyterians and their settlement in the Old Southwest during the 18th century, detailing the complexities of their journey, the challenges they faced, and the socio-political circumstances of the time. The beginning of the work outlines the arrival of Ulster Scots in America, describing how they escaped religious persecution in Ireland and sought new opportunities in the New World. Skinner introduces the reader to the robust character of these immigrants, highlighting their determination to cultivate land and establish a society reflective of their values. The author also provides insights into the cultural background of the Ulstermen, their previous struggles, and their aspirations for freedom, setting the stage for their significant role in forging the American frontier. The narrative establishes a backdrop of both adversity and resilience, essential themes that will undoubtedly unfold throughout the chronicle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Skinner, Constance Lindsay, 1882-1939
Editor: Johnson, Allen, 1870-1931
EBook No.: 3073
Published: Feb 1, 2002
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820
Subject: Kentucky -- History -- To 1792
Subject: Southwest, Old -- History
Subject: Tennessee -- History
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, Old
LoCC: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Pioneers of the Old Southwest: a chronicle of the dark and bloody ground
Original Publication: [S.l. : s.n.], 1919
Series Title: Chronicles of America series; v. 18
Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, Doris Ringbloom, David Widger, and Robert J. Homa
Summary: "Pioneers of the Old Southwest: A Chronicle of the Dark and Bloody Ground" by Constance Lindsay Skinner is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative focuses on the migrations of the Ulster Presbyterians and their settlement in the Old Southwest during the 18th century, detailing the complexities of their journey, the challenges they faced, and the socio-political circumstances of the time. The beginning of the work outlines the arrival of Ulster Scots in America, describing how they escaped religious persecution in Ireland and sought new opportunities in the New World. Skinner introduces the reader to the robust character of these immigrants, highlighting their determination to cultivate land and establish a society reflective of their values. The author also provides insights into the cultural background of the Ulstermen, their previous struggles, and their aspirations for freedom, setting the stage for their significant role in forging the American frontier. The narrative establishes a backdrop of both adversity and resilience, essential themes that will undoubtedly unfold throughout the chronicle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Skinner, Constance Lindsay, 1882-1939
Editor: Johnson, Allen, 1870-1931
EBook No.: 3073
Published: Feb 1, 2002
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820
Subject: Kentucky -- History -- To 1792
Subject: Southwest, Old -- History
Subject: Tennessee -- History
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, Old
LoCC: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.