Chronicles of border warfare : $b or, A history of the settlement by the whites, of north-western Virginia, and of the Indian wars and massacres, in that section of the state

"Chronicles of Border Warfare" by Alexander Scott Withers is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed history of the settlement by white settlers in North-Western Virginia, as well as the Indian wars and massacres that occurred in that region. It aims to preserve local history and traditions, recounting the interactions between settlers and Native Americans through reflections and anecdotes. The opening of the work establishes its context, indicating that it is a reprint of Withers's original 1831 edition, now edited and annotated to enhance understanding. In this section, the author emphasizes the importance of traditional knowledge and local accounts in reconstructing history while acknowledging the limitations and variances in these accounts. The narrative promises to delve into various episodes of conflict, settlement challenges, and cultural reflections, offering readers a comprehensive insight into a significant but often overlooked chapter of American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Alexander Scott Withers was a Virginia slave owner, lawyer, planter, magistrate, teacher and delegate to the First Wheeling Convention (1861) establishing the state of West Virginia. He is the author of Chronicles of Border Warfare (1831), a history of the early white settlement of western Virginia and consequent conflicts with American Indians. He sold two of the children he fathered with a slave to slave traders further South.