James R. Gilmore's 'John Sevier as a Commonwealth-Builder' is a fascinating exploration of the life and legacy of one of the most important figures of the early American republic. As the first governor of Tennessee, John Sevier played a key role in shaping the future of the state and the nation. This book provides a detailed analysis of Sevier's life and accomplishments, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the American frontier. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.