The land west of the Appalachian Mountains was America’s first frontier. These biographies tell the stories of three men—John Sevier, James Robertson, and John Donelson—-who with the help of one very brave Native Indian woman, Nancy Ward, helped colonists to settle this land and make it into the state of Tennessee.

Read about Tennessee pioneer and first governor. John Sevier in the book titled "John Sevier and the Revolutionary Battle" by Vicki Hines. John Sevier's life and career are told in this children's book.

John Sevier

Read about Tennessee pioneer and founder of Nashville, Tennessee, James Robertson in the book titled 'James Robertson and the First Frontier' by Vicki Hines. James Robertson's life and career are told in this children's book.

James Robertson

Read about Tennessee pioneer John Donelson in the children's book 'John Donelson and the Daring Flotilla' by Vicki Hines. This book tells the story of John Donelson and his daughter Rachel Donelson who grew up to marry president Andrew Jackson.

John Donelson

Read about Tennessee legend Nancy Ward in the children's book 'Nancy Ward and the Legend of Taliwa'by Jill Pohl Ward. This book. tells the story of Nancy Ward, how she became a legend and helped John Sevier and James Robertson settle Tennessee.

Nancy Ward

Woman with brown hair in green blouse smiling against grey background.

Contact Information

Vicki Hines

menwhomadetn@gmail.com

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