The Blackwater Chronicle

West Virginia and Appalachia

by Philip Pendleton Kennedy, Timothy Sweet (Editor), David Hunter Strother (Illustrator)

This wilderness travelogue about the exploration of Canaan Valley, West Virginia was originally published in 1853. With appeal far beyond its time and region, first editions of this chronicle reached New York, London, and even Germany. This often humorous and always fascinating story reveals Kennedy's journey into an unexplored territory.

211 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1853

Reviews

[Luke D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find it tough to read these old books but this one was full of interesting information. I had fun trying to follow along with google maps and learn about exploration of Appalachia.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tale of the first time anyone explored the Blackwater Falls area of WV IN 1853. A fabulous account with wonderful illustrations.

[Sarah Cobbs · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was wonderful. While the book did start off rather slow and it is not an actual expedition novel in the traditional sense, it was still very readable and wholly humorous!