Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rivers and Harbors
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Cumberlands River Above Nashville, Tennessee. Hearings on Subject of Improvement of Cumberland River Above Nashville, Tenn
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rivers and Harbors
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Cumberland River Above Nashville, Tenn
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rivers and Harbors
Publisher:
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Category : Cumberland River (Ky. and Tenn.)
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Cumberland River (Ky. and Tenn.)
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Cumberland River Above Nashville, Tenn
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rivers and Harbors
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Night Comes To The Cumberlands: A Biography Of A Depressed Area
Author: Harry M. Claudill
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1786252007
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 617
Book Description
“At the time it was first published in 1962, it framed such an urgent appeal to the American conscience that it actually prompted the creation of the Appalachian Regional Commission, an agency that has pumped millions of dollars into Appalachia. Caudill’s study begins in the violence of the Indian wars and ends in the economic despair of the 1950s and 1960s. Two hundred years ago, the Cumberland Plateau was a land of great promise. Its deep, twisting valleys contained rich bottomlands. The surrounding mountains were teeming with game and covered with valuable timber. The people who came into this land scratched out a living by farming, hunting, and making all the things they need-including whiskey. The quality of life in Appalachia declined during the Civil War and Appalachia remained “in a bad way” for the next century. By the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, Appalachia had become an island of poverty in a national sea of plenty and prosperity. Caudill’s book alerted the mainstream world to our problems and their causes. Since then the ARC has provided millions of dollars to strengthen the brick and mortar infrastructure of Appalachia and to help us recover from a century of economic problems that had greatly undermined our quality of life.”-Print ed.
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1786252007
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 617
Book Description
“At the time it was first published in 1962, it framed such an urgent appeal to the American conscience that it actually prompted the creation of the Appalachian Regional Commission, an agency that has pumped millions of dollars into Appalachia. Caudill’s study begins in the violence of the Indian wars and ends in the economic despair of the 1950s and 1960s. Two hundred years ago, the Cumberland Plateau was a land of great promise. Its deep, twisting valleys contained rich bottomlands. The surrounding mountains were teeming with game and covered with valuable timber. The people who came into this land scratched out a living by farming, hunting, and making all the things they need-including whiskey. The quality of life in Appalachia declined during the Civil War and Appalachia remained “in a bad way” for the next century. By the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, Appalachia had become an island of poverty in a national sea of plenty and prosperity. Caudill’s book alerted the mainstream world to our problems and their causes. Since then the ARC has provided millions of dollars to strengthen the brick and mortar infrastructure of Appalachia and to help us recover from a century of economic problems that had greatly undermined our quality of life.”-Print ed.
Good Roads Magazine
Author:
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Category : Cycling
Languages : en
Pages : 1034
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Cycling
Languages : en
Pages : 1034
Book Description
Days of Darkness
Author: John Pearce
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 9780813118741
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
" Among the darkest corners of Kentucky’s past are the grisly feuds that tore apart the hills of Eastern Kentucky from the late nineteenth century until well into the twentieth. Now, from the tangled threads of conflicting testimony, John Ed Pearce, Kentucky’s best known journalist, weaves engrossing accounts of six of the most notorior accounts to uncover what really happened and why. His story of those days of darkness brings to light new evidence, questions commonly held beliefs about the feuds, and us and long-running feuds—those in Breathitt, Clay Harlan, Perry, Pike, and Rowan counties. What caused the feuds that left Kentucky with its lingering reputation for violence? Who were the feudists, and what forces—social, political, financial—hurled them at each other? Did Big Jim Howard really kill Governor William Goebel? Did Joe Eversole die trying to protect small mountain landowners from ruthless Eastern mineral exploiters? Did the Hatfield-McCoy fight start over a hog? For years, Pearce has interviewed descendants of feuding families and examined skimpy court records and often fictional newspapeputs to rest some of the more popular legends.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 9780813118741
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
" Among the darkest corners of Kentucky’s past are the grisly feuds that tore apart the hills of Eastern Kentucky from the late nineteenth century until well into the twentieth. Now, from the tangled threads of conflicting testimony, John Ed Pearce, Kentucky’s best known journalist, weaves engrossing accounts of six of the most notorior accounts to uncover what really happened and why. His story of those days of darkness brings to light new evidence, questions commonly held beliefs about the feuds, and us and long-running feuds—those in Breathitt, Clay Harlan, Perry, Pike, and Rowan counties. What caused the feuds that left Kentucky with its lingering reputation for violence? Who were the feudists, and what forces—social, political, financial—hurled them at each other? Did Big Jim Howard really kill Governor William Goebel? Did Joe Eversole die trying to protect small mountain landowners from ruthless Eastern mineral exploiters? Did the Hatfield-McCoy fight start over a hog? For years, Pearce has interviewed descendants of feuding families and examined skimpy court records and often fictional newspapeputs to rest some of the more popular legends.
Mountaineers and Rangers
Author: Shelley Smith Mastran
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Category : Appalachian Region, Southern
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Appalachian Region, Southern
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The Gospel Plan of Salvation
Author: T. Brents
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368829157
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368829157
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.
Sergeant York, His Own Life Story and War Diary
Author: Alvin Cullum York
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Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
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Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Sergeant York And His People
Author: Sam K. Cowan
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
In 'Sergeant York And His People' by Sam K. Cowan, readers are immersed in a detailed account of the life of Alvin C. York, a renowned World War I hero. The book combines historical facts with insightful anecdotes about York's upbringing, his experiences in the war, and how he became a symbol of American patriotism. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, the book captures the essence of rural America in the early 20th century, offering a vivid portrayal of York's struggle for personal and moral growth amidst the chaos of war. Cowan's work not only sheds light on York's heroism but also provides a broader understanding of the societal values and challenges of the time. The language and tone of the book reflect Cowan's dedication to preserving York's legacy and honoring his contributions to American history. 'Sergeant York And His People' is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the complexities of human nature and heroism.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
In 'Sergeant York And His People' by Sam K. Cowan, readers are immersed in a detailed account of the life of Alvin C. York, a renowned World War I hero. The book combines historical facts with insightful anecdotes about York's upbringing, his experiences in the war, and how he became a symbol of American patriotism. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, the book captures the essence of rural America in the early 20th century, offering a vivid portrayal of York's struggle for personal and moral growth amidst the chaos of war. Cowan's work not only sheds light on York's heroism but also provides a broader understanding of the societal values and challenges of the time. The language and tone of the book reflect Cowan's dedication to preserving York's legacy and honoring his contributions to American history. 'Sergeant York And His People' is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the complexities of human nature and heroism.