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Title: Makers and Romance of Alabama History
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Summary: "Makers and Romance of Alabama History" by B. F. Riley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the significant figures and romanticized events that have shaped Alabama's history, showcasing influential individuals who have contributed to the state's development. This volume combines biographical sketches with dramatic narratives from Alabama's past, offering a rich tapestry of the state’s formative years. The opening portion of the book presents an introduction that sets the stage for the exploration of Alabama's history through its notable citizens and colorful events. Riley dedicates the volume to the women of Alabama, emphasizing their silent yet impactful roles in building the state. He outlines his intent to provide expanded biographies of key figures who shaped both political and social landscapes, while also including romantic sketches that capture the essence of Alabama's history. The author aims to create a compelling narrative that showcases the state's evolution from a wilderness filled with native tribes to a thriving commonwealth. Through narratives of exploration, conquest, and early governance, Riley begins to sketch the foundational characters and stories that would define Alabama's identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Riley, B. F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1849-1925
EBook No.: 41485
Published: Nov 25, 2012
Downloads: 490
Language: English
Subject: Alabama -- Biography
Subject: Alabama -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Gulf States. West Florida
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Makers and Romance of Alabama History
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Makers and Romance of Alabama History" by B. F. Riley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the significant figures and romanticized events that have shaped Alabama's history, showcasing influential individuals who have contributed to the state's development. This volume combines biographical sketches with dramatic narratives from Alabama's past, offering a rich tapestry of the state’s formative years. The opening portion of the book presents an introduction that sets the stage for the exploration of Alabama's history through its notable citizens and colorful events. Riley dedicates the volume to the women of Alabama, emphasizing their silent yet impactful roles in building the state. He outlines his intent to provide expanded biographies of key figures who shaped both political and social landscapes, while also including romantic sketches that capture the essence of Alabama's history. The author aims to create a compelling narrative that showcases the state's evolution from a wilderness filled with native tribes to a thriving commonwealth. Through narratives of exploration, conquest, and early governance, Riley begins to sketch the foundational characters and stories that would define Alabama's identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Riley, B. F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1849-1925
EBook No.: 41485
Published: Nov 25, 2012
Downloads: 490
Language: English
Subject: Alabama -- Biography
Subject: Alabama -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Gulf States. West Florida
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.