Rugby, Tennessee

Rugby, Tennessee: Being Some Account Of The Settlement Founded On The Cumberland Plateau By The Board Of Aid To Land Ownership, Limited (1881) is a historical book written by Thomas Hughes. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment of Rugby, a settlement in Tennessee, by the Board of Aid to Land Ownership, Limited in 1880. The settlement was founded with the aim of providing a model community for English immigrants in America.The book begins with the history of the Cumberland Plateau, the region where Rugby was established. It then goes on to describe the founding of the settlement, the challenges faced by the settlers, and the development of the community over time. The author provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the social and economic conditions of the settlement.The book also includes detailed information about the Board of Aid to Land Ownership, Limited, the organization that founded Rugby. The author discusses the motivations and goals of the organization, as well as its methods for selecting and supporting settlers.Overall, Rugby, Tennessee: Being Some Account Of The Settlement Founded On The Cumberland Plateau By The Board Of Aid To Land Ownership, Limited (1881) is a fascinating historical account of a unique community in Tennessee. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by early settlers in America, as well as the motivations and goals of organizations that supported them.With A Report On The Soils Of The Plateau.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.