Early History of Georgia: Embracing the Embassy of Alexander Cumin to the Country of the Cherokees, in the Year 1730 (1872) - Hardcover

The book ""Early History of Georgia: Embracing the Embassy of Alexander Cumin to the Country of the Cherokees, in the Year 1730"" is a historical account written by Samuel Gardner Drake in 1872. The book explores the early history of the state of Georgia, focusing specifically on the embassy of Alexander Cumin to the Cherokee nation in 1730.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of Georgia's early history. The first chapter provides an overview of the state's geography and natural resources, while the second chapter delves into the early European settlements in the area.The third chapter is dedicated to Alexander Cumin's embassy to the Cherokee nation. Cumin was a Scottish trader who was sent by the British government to establish trade relations with the Cherokee people. The chapter describes Cumin's journey to the Cherokee territory, his interactions with the Cherokee leaders, and the trade agreements that were reached.The remaining chapters of the book cover a variety of topics related to Georgia's early history, including the establishment of the Georgia colony, the role of slavery in the state's economy, and the conflicts between the British and Spanish forces in the area.Overall, ""Early History of Georgia"" provides a detailed and informative account of the state's early years, shedding light on the people, events, and circumstances that shaped its development.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.