Bücher von Thomas Bruce

Southwest Virginia and Shenandoah Valley: - An inquiry into the causes of the rapid growth and wonderful development of southwest Virginia and Shenandoah Valley, with a history of the Norfolk and western and Shenandoah Valley railroads is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1891.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Heritage of the Trans-Alleghany Pioneers - Or, resources of central West Virginia is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This beautiful area of Virginia began to experience very rapid development after the Civil War, putting its abundant resources to work in the name of progress. This book deals with the reasons for the area's growth after the Civil War, from about 1870 to 1890. Part One covers southwest Virginia and begins with a history of the first settlers in the region, their way of life, their troubles with the Indians, the formation of the first counties, and the development of agriculture and manufacturing. The breathtaking scenery and healthful climate of the valley, as well as rich mineral and agricultural resources, are said to be some of the main reasons for its rapid growth. The geological aspects of the land are also analyzed. The abolition of slavery and its effect on the country, the development of New River railroad into the rich coal fields of the valley, and the establishment of influential towns such as Lynchburg, Roanoke and Salem were additional catalysts for the modern progression of southwest Virginia. Part Two is concerned with the Shenandoah Valley and also gives the history of the first settlers; information about geology, climate and agriculture; the effect of abolition on the economy; the further development of railroads and coal mines; and the establishment of influential towns like Berryville, Front Royal and Waynesboro. In addition, the history of Luray Caverns and its effect on the Shenandoah Valley is given a detailed description. A new every-name index has been added.