The Big Sandy Valley, A History Of The People And Country

""The Big Sandy Valley, A History Of The People And Country: From The Earliest Settlement To The Present Time"" is a historical book written by William Ely and first published in 1887. The book provides a detailed account of the Big Sandy Valley, which is located in the eastern part of Kentucky and the western part of West Virginia. The author traces the history of the valley from its earliest settlement by Native Americans to the present day, covering topics such as the pioneer period, the Civil War, and the development of industries such as coal mining and timber harvesting. The book also includes information on the various communities that have inhabited the valley over the years, as well as biographical sketches of prominent individuals who have played a role in the valley's history. Overall, ""The Big Sandy Valley"" offers a comprehensive look at the people and country of this important region in American history.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.