History Of Alabama And Incidentally Of Georgia And Mississippi From The Earliest Period; Annals Of Alabama 1819-1900 (Hardcover)

""History of Alabama and Incidentally of Georgia and Mississippi from the Earliest Period; Annals of Alabama 1819-1900"" is a comprehensive historical account of the state of Alabama, as well as its neighboring states of Georgia and Mississippi. Written by Albert James Pickett, a prominent historian of the American South, the book covers the region's history from its earliest days through the turn of the 20th century.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed overview of the history of the region, including its Native American inhabitants, the arrival of European explorers and settlers, and the development of the slave trade and plantation economy. Pickett also covers the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, as well as the growth of industry and commerce in the late 19th century.The second part of the book is devoted to the annals of Alabama from 1819 to 1900. This section includes a year-by-year chronology of significant events in the state's history, such as the establishment of the state capital in Montgomery, the founding of the University of Alabama, and the construction of the state's first railroads. Pickett also includes biographical sketches of notable Alabamians, such as Andrew Jackson, William Rufus King, and Jefferson Davis.Overall, ""History of Alabama and Incidentally of Georgia and Mississippi from the Earliest Period; Annals of Alabama 1819-1900"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American South, and particularly the state of Alabama. Pickett's thorough research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for historians, students, and anyone with an interest in this fascinating and complex region of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.