Description:
Kanwaha County Images was originally published as two hardbacks in 1987 and 2001.The new paperback volumes 1 and 2 make up the entirety of the original hardback volume 1.
The new paperback volumes 3 and 4 make up the entirety of the original hardback volume 2.
When first published, Kanawha County Images: A Bicentennial History: 1788-1988 was the first widely published book about West Virginia's most populous county since the early 1900s. Authors Stan Cohen and Richard Andre spent years researching stories of old, and painstakingly looking through archives and attics for never-before-seen photos. The result changed how we view and look back on West Virginia's capital city—presenting not only a chronological history but also a vivid picture of life in a vibrant city and county during the United States' Industrial Revolution.
The book begins thousands of years ago with prehistoric people who left behind mysterious burial mounds throughout the Kanawha Valley. It covers traditional topics, such as the… Read More
