Pioneer History Of Wise County: From Red Men To Railroads, Twenty Years Of Intrepid History (1907) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166259204)

The book ""Pioneer History Of Wise County: From Red Men To Railroads, Twenty Years Of Intrepid History"" is a historical account of the early settlement and development of Wise County, Texas. Written by Cliff Donahue Cates and originally published in 1907, the book covers the history of the county from its earliest days, when it was inhabited by Native American tribes, through the arrival of European settlers and the growth of towns and cities in the area.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the county's history, including the arrival of pioneers and the establishment of settlements, the growth of agriculture and industry, the impact of the Civil War on the area, and the development of transportation and communication networks such as railroads and telegraphs.Throughout the book, Cates provides detailed descriptions of the people, places, and events that shaped the history of Wise County. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations that help to bring the county's history to life.Overall, ""Pioneer History Of Wise County"" is a fascinating and informative look at the early days of one of Texas's most important counties. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the region, as well as for those interested in the history of the American West more generally.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.

Author: Cliff Donahue Cates
ISBN-10: 116625920X
ISBN-13: 9781166259204
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 478
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d