Clarke County, Georgia And The City Of Athens (1893)

""Clarke County, Georgia and the City of Athens"" is a historical book written by Charles Morton Strahan and published in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Clarke County and the city of Athens, Georgia, from their founding to the late 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the history of Clarke County and Athens. The first chapter provides an overview of the county's geography, climate, and natural resources. The following chapters cover the early settlement of the area, the establishment of the University of Georgia, the growth of the city of Athens, and the county's role in the Civil War. The book also includes biographical sketches of prominent citizens of Clarke County and Athens, including politicians, businessmen, and educators. Additionally, there are descriptions of notable buildings and landmarks in the area, such as the courthouse, the university campus, and various churches.Overall, ""Clarke County, Georgia and the City of Athens"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this region of Georgia. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the people, places, and events that shaped the development of Clarke County and Athens.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.