Chronicles Of St. Mark's Parish, Santee Circuit, And Williamsburg Township: South Carolina, 1731-1885 (1888)

The Chronicles of St. Mark's Parish, Santee Circuit, and Williamsburg Township: South Carolina, 1731-1885 is a historical book written by James M. Burgess and published in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development and growth of these areas in South Carolina over a period of 154 years, from 1731 to 1885. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period and aspect of the history of the region. The first chapter provides an overview of the early settlement of the area by European colonizers, including the English, French, and Spanish. The subsequent chapters delve into the social, cultural, and economic aspects of life in the region, including the establishment of churches and schools, the growth of agriculture and industry, and the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on the area.Throughout the book, Burgess draws on a wide range of primary sources, including church records, census data, and personal diaries and letters, to provide a rich and detailed account of life in St. Mark's Parish, Santee Circuit, and Williamsburg Township. The book also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the geography and layout of the region.Overall, the Chronicles of St. Mark's Parish, Santee Circuit, and Williamsburg Township: South Carolina, 1731-1885 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South Carolina and the development of the American South more broadly.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.