The dead towns of Georgia by Jr. Charles C. Jones

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70735.html.images 668 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70735.epub3.images 2.3 MB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70735.epub.images 2.3 MB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70735.epub.noimages 310 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70735.kf8.images 2.5 MB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70735.kindle.images 2.5 MB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70735.txt.utf-8 491 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/70735/pg70735-h.zip 2.2 MB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Jones, Charles C., Jr. (Charles Colcock), 1831-1893
LoC No. 2011658587
Title The dead towns of Georgia
Original Publication United States: Morning News Steam Printing House, 1878.
Contents Old and New Ebenezer -- Frederica -- Abercorn -- Sunbury -- Hardwick -- Petersburg, Jacksonborough, &c. -- Miscellaneous towns, plantations, &c.
Credits 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.)
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
Subject Georgia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Subject Extinct cities -- Georgia
Category Text
EBook-No. 70735
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 52 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!