The Dead Towns of Georgia (1878)

The Dead Towns of Georgia is a historical book written by Charles Colcock Jones Jr. in 1878. The book provides a comprehensive account of the abandoned towns and settlements in Georgia during the colonial and antebellum periods. Jones Jr. was a renowned historian and scholar who extensively researched the history of Georgia and its people. In this book, he explores the reasons why these towns were abandoned, the struggles faced by the settlers, and the impact of various factors, such as disease, natural disasters, and economic decline, on their lives. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Georgia and the South during this period. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by early settlers and their efforts to build a new life in a new land. The Dead Towns of Georgia is a must-read for history enthusiasts, students, and scholars alike.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.