History Of The State Of Ohio: First Period, 1650-1787 (1854)

""History of the State of Ohio: First Period, 1650-1787"" is a historical account of the early settlement and development of the state of Ohio. Written by James Wickes Taylor and originally published in 1854, the book documents the Native American tribes that inhabited the area before European settlement, including the Shawnee, Wyandot, and Miami tribes. The book also covers the arrival of French and British explorers and the subsequent conflicts between European settlers and Native Americans. The second half of the book focuses on the establishment of the Ohio Company and the settlement of the Ohio Valley by American pioneers. Taylor describes the challenges faced by these early settlers, including harsh weather, disease, and conflicts with Native American tribes. The book concludes with the establishment of the Northwest Territory and the drafting of the Northwest Ordinance, which paved the way for Ohio's eventual statehood. Overall, ""History of the State of Ohio: First Period, 1650-1787"" offers a comprehensive look at the early history of Ohio and provides valuable insight into the struggles and triumphs of the state's early settlers.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.