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The Life and Writings of John Filson: The First Historian of Kentucky (1884) is a book written by Reuben Thomas Durrett that provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of John Filson, who is considered to be the first historian of Kentucky. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Filson's life and the second part on his writings.In the first part of the book, Durrett provides a detailed biography of Filson, tracing his early life and education, his involvement in the American Revolution, and his eventual settlement in Kentucky. Durrett also explores…mehr

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The Life and Writings of John Filson: The First Historian of Kentucky (1884) is a book written by Reuben Thomas Durrett that provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of John Filson, who is considered to be the first historian of Kentucky. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Filson's life and the second part on his writings.In the first part of the book, Durrett provides a detailed biography of Filson, tracing his early life and education, his involvement in the American Revolution, and his eventual settlement in Kentucky. Durrett also explores Filson's personal relationships and his contributions to the development of Kentucky as a state.The second part of the book delves into Filson's writings, which include The Discovery, Settlement, and Present State of Kentucky, a seminal work in the history of Kentucky. Durrett provides an analysis of Filson's writing style and the historical context in which his works were produced. He also examines the impact of Filson's writings on the development of Kentucky as a state and on the broader field of American history.Overall, The Life and Writings of John Filson: The First Historian of Kentucky (1884) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Kentucky or the development of American history as a field of study. Durrett's comprehensive analysis of Filson's life and works sheds light on an important figure in American history and provides a deeper understanding of the early years of Kentucky's development as a state.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.
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