The author began this work as an investigation of "the history of the Indian tribes formerly inhabiting the valley of Pedee." However, he discovered a wealth of historical documents that rescued "the noble deeds of those who had long since passed away, from oblivion." As a result, the focus of this work expanded and became mainly a local history, but with "a close and continuous connexion connection] throughout with the history of the State at large....especially in the period which immediately preceded the Revolution and during the progress of that eventful conflict." This hefty volume...
The author began this work as an investigation of "the history of the Indian tribes formerly inhabiting the valley of Pedee." However, he discovered a...
