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West Virginia And Its People (Volume Ii)

West Virginia And Its People (Volume Ii)

Paperback

Genealogy & HeraldryGeneral ReferenceRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 9354418694
ISBN13: 9789354418693
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 15 2021
Pages: 852
Weight: 2.70
Height: 1.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Behind every ridge and river of West Virginia lies a story of resilience, migration, and the forging of a new state. Every life leaves a trace. West Virginia And Its People (Volume II) is a classic west virginia history book, a detailed historical and biographical volume that turns those traces into portraits of a society in transition. Centred on 19th century West Virginia and early West Virginia statehood, Thomas Condit Miller blends narrative history with recollection to reveal how communities shaped the Mountain State. Volume II is valued for its biographical sketches West Virginia scholars consult, a cornerstone for west virginia genealogy research and a genealogical reference collection. Drawing on a range of historical material, it preserves names, origins, careers, and kinship networks from towns, farms, and growing industrial centres across the region. For family history researchers tracing Appalachian roots, and as a resource for regional historians of Appalachian local history, it offers a view of everyday lives alongside leading figures in public life. First issued in the early twentieth century, this classic West Virginia history reflects the painstaking, on-the-ground approach that defines enduring Thomas Condit Miller history. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint -- a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For the curious general reader as well as serious students and collectors of American regional history, West Virginia And Its People (Volume II) keeps the human story of a young state alive.

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