Thomas Edwin Matthews / General James Robertson Father of Tennessee 1934

Description: General James Robertson, Father of Tennessee Author: Matthews, Thomas Edwin Title: General James Robertson, Father of Tennessee Publication: Nashville, TN: Parthenon Press, (c1934) Description: First edition. 8vo. 588 pp. Illustrated from a photograph, a painting, a family, a coat-of-arms, etc., plates. Robertson (1742-1814), a Virginia native, accompanied Daniel Boone on his third expedition across the Alleghanies in 1759, participated in the Regulator movement in North Carolina, settled in Watauga shortly before the Revolution, and fought against the Indians there; with John Donelson founded Nashville in 1779, then served as an Indian Agent and a brigadier-general in the militia until his death. Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper in 1935. A family copy, heavily marked in pencil, some pencil annotations, several marginal red pencil markings, several corners turned down; still a good solid copy. Original red cloth (rubbed, front panel of dust jacket mounted to front pastedown, contemporary newspaper review of the book affixed to rear pastedown). (9444). Seller ID: 62670 Subject: Americana, Revolutionary Americana We are a Washington, D.C. based bookstore in business for over 40 years. We specialize in Americana and general Antiquarian books. Terms All orders ship within three business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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