Chronicles of Border Warfare

Chronicles of Border Warfare

Chronicles of Border Warfare is a historical book written by Alexander Scott Withers. It provides a detailed account of the settlement by the Whites in North-Western Virginia, as well as the Indian Wars and Massacres that took place in that region. The author includes reflections, anecdotes, and other interesting information to give readers a comprehensive understanding of the events. The book also features a memoir of the author, Lyman Copeland Draper, and several illustrative notes. Withers's work is based on local tradition, as he had limited access to contemporary documents. While his trea...

Chronicles of Border Warfare is a historical book written by Alexander Scott Withers. It provides a detailed account of the settlement by the Whites in North-Western Virginia, as well as the Indian Wars and Massacres that took place in that region. The author includes reflections, anecdotes, and other interesting information to give readers a comprehensive understanding of the events. The book also features a memoir of the author, Lyman Copeland Draper, and several illustrative notes. Withers's work is based on local tradition, as he had limited access to contemporary documents. While his treatment of larger events may be considered incomplete, his account of local happenings is highly regarded. The book was edited and annotated by Reuben Gold Thwaites, who added valuable insights and context to Withers's original text. Chronicles of Border Warfare is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of North-Western Virginia and the conflicts between settlers and Native Americans during that time perio

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