Trans-Allegheny Pioneers: History of the First White Settlements West of the Virginian Alleghenies from 1748; Hardships and Heroism of the Explorers who Braved Dangers of the Inhospitable Mountain Wilderness, and the Savage Tribes

The first European settlers who crossed the Alleghenies in the 18^th century had fascinating stories, braving the wilderness and surviving in harsh circumstances of the frontier.

This history consists of a combination of individual stories of local people who were distinguished, and the way of life and difficulties faced by those in the wild, rugged terrain. For the first settlers, even a regular food supply was a challenge, alongside the construction of homes and other basic necessities. It ...