Legends of the Skyline Drive and the Great Valley of Virginia

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Willis, Carrie Hunter, 1890-

Contributor:

Walker, Etta Belle, 1903-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Legends of the Skyline Drive and the Great Valley of Virginia" by Carrie Hunter Willis and Etta Belle Walker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich heritage and narratives surrounding the early settlers of the Shenandoah Valley and the Skyline Drive, detailing the challenges and triumphs faced by these pioneers. The book aims to illuminate the majesty of the Virginia landscape and the character of those who shaped its history. The opening of the book introduces readers to the setting of the Shenandoah National Park and the Great Valley of Virginia, emphasizing the true stories of courage exhibited by early Virginia pioneers. It recounts the motivations behind their migration-such as economic freedom and land opportunities-and details the arrival of various European settlers, namely Germans and Scotch-Irish, who laid the groundwork for future communities. Through this introduction, the authors seek to enhance the reader's appreciation for both the area's natural beauty and the historical depth of its early inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Mark C. Orton, Louise Pattison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-06-29