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 Valley in the Virginias and Kentucky

By William E. Connelley and William Elsey Connelley

Book Overview

The Founding of Harman's Station is a historical book written by William Elsey Connelley in 1910. The book tells the story of the establishment of Harman's Station, a settlement in Kentucky, and the Indian captivity of Mrs. Jennie Wiley. The book provides a detailed account of the struggles and hardships faced by the settlers as they fought to establish their settlement in the wilderness. It also provides a vivid description of the Indian attacks on the settlement and the bravery of the settlers in defending themselves against the attacks. The book also tells the story of Mrs. Jennie Wiley, who was captured by the Indians and held captive for months before finally escaping. The book is a valuable source of information for anyone interested in the history of the American frontier and the struggles of the early settlers in Kentucky.And The Exploration And Settlement Of The Big Sandy Valley In The Virginias And Kentucky, To Which Is Affixed A Brief Account Of The Connelly Family And Some Of Its Collateral And Related Families In 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116578176X
• ISBN13: 9781165781768
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"