Pathfinders, Pioneers, and Patriots" (Volume 2, Edition 1) is the second book in this collection and covers the time frame of 1800 to 1900. Like its predecessor it focuses on the little-known history of the Appalachian Mountains and also includes national events that directly affected, or had a significant impact on the region. It is an attempt to gather together and preserve this history and to place it in context with better known historical events - so that it can be better understood and appreciated.