Life And Times Of Anne Bailey - Lewis Virgil Anson

Life And Times Of Anne Bailey: The Pioneer Heroine Of The Great Kanawha Valley (1891) is a historical biography written by Virgil Anson Lewis. The book tells the story of Anne Bailey, a pioneer woman who lived in the Great Kanawha Valley in what is now West Virginia during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Bailey was known for her bravery and resourcefulness, and she became a legend in her own time for her exploits as a messenger and scout during the Revolutionary War and the Indian Wars. The book provides a detailed account of Bailey's life, from her birth in Liverpool, England, to her marriage to Richard Trotter and her subsequent move to the Great Kanawha Valley. It describes her experiences as a pioneer woman in a dangerous and unsettled land, and her role as a messenger and scout for the American army during the Revolutionary War and the Indian Wars. The book also explores Bailey's relationships with her family, friends, and the various Native American tribes that she encountered during her travels. Throughout the book, Lewis paints a vivid portrait of life in the Great Kanawha Valley during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, describing the natural beauty of the region, the challenges faced by its settlers, and the conflicts between the various groups of people who lived there. He also provides historical context for Bailey's life, discussing the events and trends that shaped the world in which she lived. Life And Times Of Anne Bailey: The Pioneer Heroine Of The Great Kanawha Valley is a fascinating and engaging biography that sheds light on the life of a remarkable woman and the world in which she lived. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Great Kanawha Valley, the American Revolution, or the lives of pioneer women in early America.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.

EAN: 9781104242473