A history of the Great Kanawha River in West Virginia, USA. Part One covers early history, European settlement and the beginning of industrialization. The Great Kanawha River played an important role in the development of America. Part Two covers the 19th century. The Great Kanawha River played an important role in the development of America. Part Three covers the 20th century to the present. The Great Kanawha River played an important role in the development of America.