William Tatham, Wataugan

""William Tatham, Wataugan"" is a book written by Samuel C. Williams that tells the story of William Tatham, a prominent figure in the early history of the Watauga settlement. The Watauga settlement was an early American frontier community located in what is now East Tennessee. Tatham was a surveyor, land speculator, and politician who played a key role in the development of the Watauga Association, which was the first government established west of the Appalachian Mountains. The book follows Tatham's life from his early years in Pennsylvania to his arrival in Watauga, where he became a leading figure in the community. The book also explores the political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between the settlers and the Cherokee Indians. ""William Tatham, Wataugan"" provides a fascinating look at the early history of the American frontier and the people who helped shape it.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.