Sketches of Prominent Tennesseans: Containing Biographies and Records of Many of the Families Who Have Attained Prominence in Tennessee (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William S. Speer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265532604 ISBN 13: 9780265532607

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Sketches of Prominent Tennesseans is a thoughtful portrait gallery of Tennessee's notable families and leaders, pairing biographies with portraits to illuminate lives that shaped the state’s history.

This volume highlights citizens whose work in farming, law, military service, and community leadership left a lasting mark on Tennessee.

• Read about figures who built and stewarded farms, businesses, and institutions with integrity and practical know‑how.
• Discover stories of military service, political life, and civic involvement drawn from a broad slice of Tennessee society.
• Explore personal histories that emphasize character, community, and the everyday decisions that create lasting legacies.
• Gain context for the state’s development through the lives of respected neighbors and prominent Tennesseans.

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy, and biographical collections who want a accessible, narrative lens on Tennessee’s past.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265532604
• ISBN 13: 9780265532607
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 752