The Heritage of Wise County & The City of Norton (Va) 1856-2001 Vol. 2 Brand NEW - Hardcover, illustrated & indexed, 9 ¼” x 12 ¼” x 2 ¼”, almost 8 lbs., published 2001 by the Wise County Historical Society. $56.95 + $7 shipping and handling (Original List price $65 + $10, save 15%). http://cgi.ebay.com/Wise-County-City-of-Norton-Virginia-Heritage_W0QQ... “As you journey through this book your mind will take you back to when our forefathers led turbulent lives in a savage land. Indian raids were atrocious and often resulted in capture and vicious deaths. For protection, militia groups were organized. Forts and fort houses were built. Their stories are very much a part of our heritage. “The works of James Taylor Adams, Luther Addington, Emory Hamilton and Edward L. Henson, Jr. were used as well as other notable historians past and present. ”The book contains excellent family histories and memoirs submitted by hundreds of good folk.” The index includes 20,000 entries. This book of 1,100+ pages includes the following major sections: Chapter 1 – In the Beginning Chapter 2 – Frontier Forts Chapter 3 – Indian Atrocities Along the Clinch, Powell and Holston Rivers Chapter 4 – Early Frontier Chapter 5 – Early HousesChapter 6 – Wise County Chapter 7 – Prince’s Flats…The City of Norton Chapter 8 – Our Towns Chapter 9 – James Taylor Adams Chapter 10 – Edward L. “Buck” Henson, Jr. Chapter 11 – Our People Chapter 12 – Memories & Memorials This would also make a wonderful present for your family members. Will be read and treasured for many years to come. Shipping fee is media rate, including insurance.Priority shipping available for additional $3.50. Get free shipping on your second book. Volume 1 is virtually impossible to find now at any price. Volume 2 will be gone soon, too