Project Gutenberg 2023-05-10 Public domain in the USA. 182 Jones, Charles C., Jr. (Charles Colcock) 1831 1893 Jones, C. C., Jr. (Charles Colcock) Jones, Charles Colcock, Jr. 2011658587 The dead towns of Georgia $aUnited States :$bMorning News Steam Printing House, $c1878. Old and New Ebenezer -- Frederica -- Abercorn -- Sunbury -- Hardwick -- Petersburg, Jacksonborough, &c. -- Miscellaneous towns, plantations, &c. Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Dead Towns of Georgia" by Charles C. Jones, Jr. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the remnants of once-thriving towns in Georgia that have succumbed to decay and desolation over time. Jones delves into the stories and history of these communities, capturing the struggles, hopes, and ultimate silence that envelop these once-vibrant locales. At the start of the book, the author sets the tone with a dedication and a preface reflecting on the significance of remembering and honoring the past. Jones emphasizes the importance of preserving the fragmented memories of these towns, discussing the crucial challenges faced by early settlers in Georgia, including harsh environmental conditions and conflicts with Native Americans. The opening section introduces the town of Ebenezer, detailing its establishment by Saltzburgers fleeing persecution in Europe and their efforts to build a community in the face of adversity. Through rich historical accounts and vivid descriptions, Jones begins to weave the tapestry of Georgia's historical landscape, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the fates of these forgotten towns. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/deadtownsofgeorg00jonerich/page/n9/mode/2up 20211120135912jonesjr 1878 US Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Georgia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 Extinct cities -- Georgia F206 Text Category: History - American 683973 2025-07-28T06:05:05.472952 text/html 658295 2023-05-10T19:08:29 text/html 2415052 2025-07-28T06:05:18.126905 application/epub+zip 2417268 2025-07-28T06:05:08.128941 application/epub+zip 317046 2025-07-28T06:05:06.566080 application/epub+zip 2650807 2025-07-28T06:05:24.274898 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2611910 2025-07-28T06:05:16.506010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 503198 2025-07-28T06:05:03.369008 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 502977 2023-05-10T19:08:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18275 2025-07-28T06:05:24.450879 application/rdf+xml 10438 2025-07-28T06:05:06.928923 image/jpeg 1879 2025-07-28T06:05:06.747951 image/jpeg 185492 2023-05-10T19:08:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 2262229 2023-05-10T19:08:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 2287665 2025-07-28T06:05:05.566088 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 en.wikipedia