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100 1 _aSkinner, Constance Lindsay,
_d1882-1939
245 1 0 _aPioneers of the Old Southwest: a chronicle of the dark and bloody ground
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aChronicles of America series; v. 18
500 _aRelease date is 2002-02-01
508 _aProduced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, Doris Ringbloom, David Widger, and Robert J. Homa
520 _a"Pioneers of the Old Southwest: A Chronicle of the Dark and Bloody Ground" by Constance Lindsay Skinner is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative focuses on the migrations of the Ulster Presbyterians and their settlement in the Old Southwest during the 18th century, detailing the complexities of their journey, the challenges they faced, and the socio-political circumstances of the time. The beginning of the work outlines the arrival of Ulster Scots in America, describing how they escaped religious persecution in Ireland and sought new opportunities in the New World. Skinner introduces the reader to the robust character of these immigrants, highlighting their determination to cultivate land and establish a society reflective of their values. The author also provides insights into the cultural background of the Ulstermen, their previous struggles, and their aspirations for freedom, setting the stage for their significant role in forging the American frontier. The narrative establishes a backdrop of both adversity and resilience, essential themes that will undoubtedly unfold throughout the chronicle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cS.l.: s.n., 1919
653 _aBoone, Daniel, 1734-1820
653 _aKentucky -- History -- To 1792
653 _aSouthwest, Old -- History
653 _aTennessee -- History
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, Old
700 1 _aJohnson, Allen,
_d1870-1931
830 0 _aChronicles of America series; v. 18
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3073
999 _c45145
_d45145