02239cam a22003253u 4500 33018 UtSlPG 20260610133743.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F206 Willis, Carrie Hunter, 1890- Legends of the Skyline Drive and the Great Valley of Virginia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-06-29 Produced by Mark C. Orton, Louise Pattison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Shenandoah River Valley (Va. and W. Va.) -- History Shenandoah National Park (Va.) Walker, Etta Belle, 1903- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33018 73864 73864