Ducktown Back in Raht’s Time
Ducktown Back in Raht’s Time by R. E. Barclay, published by University of North Carolina Press in November 2011, is a new edition that explores the history of the Great Copper Basin in southeastern Tennessee. This narrative spans from the removal of the Cherokees in the 1830s to the construction of railroads in 1890, focusing on the experiences of Julius Eckhardt Raht, an early settler in the region. The book comprises 320 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a detailed account of the historical developments in the area, highlighting significant events and transformations that shaped the community. The narrative delves into the local history and the impact of copper mining, offering insights into the socio-economic conditions of the time. This edition aims to provide both historical and cultural value, making it accessible to those interested in the history of the United States, particularly in the South.
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This story of Ducktown is actually the story of the Great Copper Basin in southeastern Tennessee, one of the oldest copper districts in the country. The narrative covers the period from the removal of the Cherokees in the 1830s to the building of the railroads through the region in 1890, and it centers around the experience of Julius Eckhardt Raht, an early settler of the region.
Originally published in 1946.
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