Mason County - Couverture souple

Bolte, Jason; Mason Co Convention/Visitors (A)

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0738566624 ISBN 13 : 9780738566627

Editeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2010

Synopsis

In the 1770s, George Washington surveyed the land comprising Mason County as part of a grant from the king of England to veterans of the French and Indian War. As a former officer in that war, Washington laid claim to part of Mason County and began a settlement there in 1775. The decades that followed brought other important historical figures to the county. Daniel Boone started a trading post near the banks of the Kanawha River. Samuel B. Clemens, the grandfather of Mark Twain, lived in Mason County. Entering the 20th century, Mason County thrived on industries utilizing its natural resources. River towns dotted the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers; coal mines flourished along the northern River Bend area; salt works and power plants added to the unique characteristics of the townships. Mason County is a land hewn by history, culture, nature, and time, all of which etches a unique portrait of a vibrant community.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Author Jason Bolte writes on behalf of the Mason County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Images of America: Mason County was created using resources throughout Mason County: museum collections, private collections, family histories, and public agencies. Bolte also authored Images of America: Point Pleasant. He currently lives in Atlanta, working in the video game industry.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0738566624
• ISBN 13: 9780738566627
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible