Standard History of Knoxville, Tennessee is a historical book written by William Rule in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Knoxville, Tennessee, from its earliest settlement to the turn of the 20th century. It covers various aspects of the city's history, including its founding, growth, and development, as well as its role in the Civil War and Reconstruction era. The book also includes biographical sketches of prominent citizens, as well as detailed descriptions of the city's architecture, businesses, and cultural institutions. The author, William Rule, was a well-known historian and journalist who lived in Knoxville and was intimately familiar with its history. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Knoxville or the American South.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.