Personal Narratives Of Travels In Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky - Elias Pym Fordham - Bog

""Personal Narratives of Travels in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky: and of a Residence in the Illinois Territory, 1817-1818"" is a historical travelogue written by Elias Pym Fordham and originally published in 1906. The book recounts Fordham's experiences as he journeyed through various states in the United States during the early 19th century. The book begins with Fordham's travels through Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, where he describes the landscapes and people he encountered. He then moves on to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, detailing his observations of the people, culture, and customs of these states. The second half of the book focuses on Fordham's time spent living in the Illinois Territory, where he settled and established a farm. He describes the challenges of frontier life, including encounters with Native Americans and the difficulties of farming in a new and untamed land. Throughout the book, Fordham provides detailed descriptions of the places he visited, including the natural scenery, towns, and cities. He also offers insights into the social and political climate of the time, including the effects of the War of 1812 and the growing tensions between North and South. Overall, ""Personal Narratives of Travels in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky: and of a Residence in the Illinois Territory, 1817-1818"" is a fascinating glimpse into early 19th-century America, as seen through the eyes of a traveler and settler.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.