Life and Times of Ann Bailey [Paperback]

Virgil A. Lewis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0966724607 | ISBN-13: 978-0966724608 | Edition: 2

From Staunton, Virginia, to what are now Lewisburg, Charleston, and Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and Gallipolis, Ohio, Ann Hennis Trotter Bailey was an unusual sight -- clad in buckskin leggins, petticoat, and floppy hat, with a rifle slung over her shoulder -- the embodiment of pioneer spirit in the late 1790s. Her daring solo ride at forty-nine years of age over the newly-created Midland Trail formed yet another chapter in a legendary life.

This edition is two books in one! Includes the 1907 booklet Ann Bailey: Thrilling Adventures of the Herione of the Kanawha Valley.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Written in the classic Gothic romanticized style, the book reflects the societal attitudes of the late 19th century as Ms. Bailey's life is placed into the context and fabric of our nation's early beginnings. Newly indexed, with supplemental photographs and a map, the book is the most factual biography of Bailey: Lewis was able to interview individuals who coversed with her. -- From the publisher

About the Author

Virgil A. Lewis (1848-1912) was a native of Mason County, West Virginia. Born in a log cabin, he served as a teacher and principal, later become state superintendent of schools and the first State Historian and Archivist of West Virginia. As an author, he had thirteen works published, including History and Government of West Virginia (1896) which was utilized statewide as a textbook for over fifty years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Mark S. Phillips Publishin; 2 edition (October 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966724607
• ISBN-13: 978-0966724608
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,278,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pioneer Woman Ahead of Her Time, February 12, 2001

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A History Buff (Southeastern Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Life and Times of Ann Bailey (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book... more from the aspect that this was written by an author who interviewed acquaintences of Ms. Bailey. As a parent I find it surprising just what her mother took her to witness at the age of five; I get shivers thinking about putting my children through that. And yet, times are very different socially, even from the time the book was written. (It was very amusing reading the author's perspective on the fact that Ann Bailey liked to knock one back once in a while.) I had searched and searched for information about Ann Bailey and was very happy to find this book. I was especially happy that the publisher actually packaged two books into one. A delightful book and I would recommend it to anyone who likes to read about strong-willed women, to anyone who likes to read antique books and smile at the social perspective of the author, and to anyone who is a fan of early pioneer history in the Ohio Valley.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Accurate Historical Overview, October 9, 2000

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This review is from: Life and Times of Ann Bailey (Paperback)

I thourougly enjoyed this book. The content is certainly not compromised by its small size. I am a college student and a history minor and this book is very accurate. It begins with a short history of colonial women and then delves into Ann Bailey's life. Lewis keeps the book interesting by including personal accounts and interviews with people who knew Ann Bailey. He also includes poems that were written about her. There are even maps in the back of the book. This book was written over a hundred years ago and that could have made it drab or dry, but this book was lively and full of great detail. Lewis is fantastic about using lots of vivid imagery and beautiful language to keep the reader drawn in. I highly recommend this book for reports or for anyone who is interested in learning more about Ann Bailey, or what life was like for colonial women.