Rugby, Morgan County, Tennessee, Settlement (1880)

Rugby, Morgan County, Tennessee, Settlement (1880) is a historical book written by Thomas Hughes that provides a detailed account of the Rugby settlement in Tennessee during the late 19th century. The book is a comprehensive guide to the establishment of Rugby, a British-American utopian community founded by Thomas Hughes and other British investors in 1880. Hughes provides a detailed description of the settlement, including its location, layout, and infrastructure. He also discusses the social and economic conditions of the community, including its agricultural practices, industries, and educational institutions. The book includes maps, photographs, and illustrations that provide a visual representation of the settlement and its surroundings.The author also delves into the challenges faced by the Rugby settlement, including financial difficulties, cultural differences, and conflicts with neighboring communities. He also explores the reasons behind the eventual decline and abandonment of the settlement.Overall, Rugby, Morgan County, Tennessee, Settlement (1880) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of utopian communities in America and the challenges faced by settlers in the late 19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the settlers and the unique social and economic experiment that was Rugby.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.