Author |
Allison, John, 1845-1920 |
Contributor |
White, Robert Looney Caruthers, 1844- |
LoC No. |
rc01001272
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Title |
Dropped stitches in Tennessee history
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Original Publication |
United States: Marshall & Bruce Co., 1897.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Contents |
Andrew Jackson, attorney at law -- The pickets of civilization -- A unique court -- A tragic episode -- Early Tennessee legislation -- Miro, alias "Mero" -- Andrew Jackson as a "sport" -- Jackson's duel with Avery -- Andrew Jackson, deputy sheriff and fireman -- Andrew Jackson, the man -- "A centennial dream" [by Dr. R.L.C. White] -- Interpretation of the "dream."
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Credits |
Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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Summary |
"Dropped Stitches in Tennessee History" by John Allison is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work appears to delve into the early history of Tennessee, focusing on the lives and experiences of its pioneers, particularly examining aspects not yet highlighted in previous publications. At the start of the book, Allison dedicates his work to his mother, who sparked his passion for the early history of Tennessee. He outlines his intent not to provide a comprehensive history but rather to gather lesser-known facts about the early days of the settlement, focusing on personal accounts gained from interviews with elderly locals and archival research. The opening chapters introduce key figures, primarily Andrew Jackson, illustrating his early life as an attorney in Jonesboro and the significant events surrounding the formation of a unique court system and governance in frontier Tennessee. Allison sets the stage for a narrative that interweaves personal anecdotes with historical data, creating a vivid picture of a formative period in Tennessee's development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
F396: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley
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Subject |
Tennessee -- History
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Subject |
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Homes and haunts -- Tennessee
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
70636 |
Release Date |
Apr 24, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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