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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.

urn:gutenberg:3073:2 2002-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Johnson, Allen Skinner, Constance Lindsay en 1
2024-11-10T05:46:20Z Pioneers of the Old Southwest: a chronicle of the dark and bloody ground

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.

urn:gutenberg:3073:3 2002-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Johnson, Allen Skinner, Constance Lindsay en 1