The Life And Writings John Filson: The First Historian Of Kentucky (1884)

by Reuben Thomas Durrett

Book Overview

The Life and Writings of John Filson: The First Historian of Kentucky is a book written by Reuben Thomas Durrett in 1884. The book is a biography of John Filson, who was an American author, surveyor, and historian. Filson is best known for writing The Discovery, Settlement, and Present State of Kentucke, which is considered to be the first history of Kentucky. Durrett's book explores Filson's life, from his birth in Pennsylvania to his death in 1788, and his contributions to the history of Kentucky. The book includes details about Filson's education, his work as a surveyor, and his involvement in the early settlement of Kentucky. In addition to his historical writings, Filson was also a prolific author of fiction. Durrett's book includes a discussion of Filson's literary works, including his novel The Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boon, which was one of the first fictional accounts of life on the American frontier. Overall, The Life and Writings of John Filson: The First Historian of Kentucky is a comprehensive biography of an important figure in the early history of Kentucky. The book provides valuable insights into the life and work of John Filson, and sheds light on the early history of the American frontier.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166160068
• ISBN13: 9781166160067
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"