Project Gutenberg 2012-11-25 Public domain in the USA. 527 Riley, B. F. (Benjamin Franklin) 1849 1925 Riley, Benjamin Franklin Makers and Romance of Alabama History 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.) "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 ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Alabama -- Biography Alabama -- History F296 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 975419 2025-08-16T16:53:27.408277 text/html 962776 2024-10-23T12:35:25 text/html 454935 2025-08-16T16:53:37.514233 application/epub+zip 463307 2025-08-16T16:53:28.941271 application/epub+zip 458072 2025-08-16T16:53:28.153263 application/epub+zip 775704 2025-08-16T16:53:44.963179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 644095 2025-08-16T16:53:36.567200 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 639896 2022-09-19T04:07:39.027081 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 904309 2025-08-16T16:53:26.273311 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 884455 2024-10-23T12:35:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16265 2025-08-16T16:53:45.097154 application/rdf+xml 18261 2025-08-16T16:53:28.265235 image/jpeg 2343 2025-08-16T16:53:28.206241 image/jpeg 416307 2025-08-16T16:53:27.481256 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog