John Sevier, Pioneer of the Old SouthwestUniversity of North Carolina Press, 1932 - 240 páginas This is a sympathetic but not overly eulogistic study of the much-beloved Chucky Jack,"Scourge of the Cherokees". He was a settler, speculator, adventurer, trader, Indian fighter, and lawmaker. He moved into the West with the frontier and participated in the various activities of the border. His whole life was connected with the development of the West and he died in its service. Originally published in 1932. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. |
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2 páginas coinciden con "Studies in the Constitutional History of Tennessee" en este libro.
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FROM SHENANDOAH TO WATAUGA | 1 |
CHUCKY JACK SCOURGE OF THE CHEROKEES | 16 |
KINGS MOUNTAIN | 39 |
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