Eastern Kentucky was in the early stages of settlement at the time of many conflicts with the Indians. Author William E. Connelly, a decedent of an early settler into Eastern Kentucky. Mrs. Jennie (aka "Jenny") Wiley, was taken captive by the Indians and was forced to witness the destruction of her home and the murder and scalping of her family. It is an incredible story of a women who survived the most difficult of events. Also within the book is an account of the Connelly family. The author, grew up in Eastern Kentucky where many of these events occurred and he has included a collection of genealogical accounts of his family and other prominent families of the region. A very interesting book! This copy was professionally restored. A previous owner had the spine replaced and it is an outstanding. The owner had the spine entitled "Eastern Kentucky Papers." His signature is Eugene F. Sellers, May 14, 1934,".

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Title: The Founding of Harman's Station With An Account of the Indian Captivity of Mrs. Jennie Wiley and the Exploration and Settlement of the Big Sandy Valley in the Virginias and Kentucky
Publisher: TheTorch Press, New York
Publication Date: 1910
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Our bookstore is based in our home - books collected over 3 generations. The collection of books that we have focus on The Civil War, Western Americana, Indians and Fur Trading. We have sold for many years through Abebooks. We will be adding new books that are truly collectible items. There is a wonderful collection of material that pertains to the Sioux Uprising that took place in Minnesota in 1862. Some of the books that will be offered are extremely rare. We look forward to hearing from you in the future.

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at time of purchase. Institutions invoiced, Net 30 days. Toni K.Cullen, 6310
Dunlieth Place, Pensacola, Fl. 32504, tonikcullen@aol.com, 850-384-7884

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