The Founding Of Harman's Station: With An Account Of The Indian Captivity Of Mrs. Jennie Wiley And The Exploration And Settlement Of The Big Sandy Val - Paperback

by William Elsey Connelley (Author)

""The Founding of Harman's Station"" is a historical non-fiction book written by William Elsey Connelley. The book provides a detailed account of the exploration and settlement of the Big Sandy Valley in the Virginias and Kentucky during the 18th century. It focuses on the founding of Harman's Station, a frontier fort established in 1774 by James Harman to protect settlers from attacks by Native Americans.The book also includes a harrowing account of the Indian captivity of Mrs. Jennie Wiley, a pioneer woman who was captured by Native Americans in 1789 and held captive for months before finally escaping. Connelley provides a detailed retelling of her experiences and the hardships she faced during her captivity.Throughout the book, Connelley provides a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by early settlers in the Big Sandy Valley, including the constant threat of Native American attacks, harsh living conditions, and the struggle to establish a new way of life in a rugged and untamed wilderness.Overall, ""The Founding of Harman's Station"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American frontier and the challenges faced by early settlers in the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.