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The personal journal of Amos Hannah (written from 1838 to 1850) outlines his daily life from Brookville, Indiana to his arrival at the gold fields of California. Amos Hannah was a cooper (barrel maker), who raised a family, traveled extensively, and chronicled the events and concerns of his day. Includes: Table of Contents; Introduction; the complete 1838-1850 journal; letters from the era, including one from Panama; examples of Justice of the Peace documents; explanations of archaic terminology; over 20 photographs and illustrations (black/white); European genealogy in timeline overview; Early American genealogy in detailed timeline; Bibliography; Appendices; and an extensive Index searchable by topic and name. // REVIEWS: "The journal of Amos Hannah provides a fascinating look at day to day life in the rural Midwest from 1838 to 1850." ~ Martha N. Noblick of the Historic Deerfield Library // "A generously illustrated volume filled with a wealth of support material.His letter from Panama (dated May 31, 1850) is as prized as a bag of gold dust." ~ Gary F. Kurutz, Curator of the California State Library
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Pat Gaines worked 22 years in the Lincoln County, Oklahoma courthouse until her retirement in 2003. She and her husband Jerry have two grown children and three grandchildren. Her interest in American History has inspired her to bring Amos Hannah's journal to the world. Visit her website at www.patgaines.net.
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The personal journal of Amos Hannah, written between 1838 and 1850, outlines his daily life from Brooksville, Indiana to the gold fields of California. A cooper (barrel maker) by trade, Amos raised a family, traveled extensively, and chronicled the events of his day. Anyone with an interest in early American history should enjoy this very personal look into the life of a 19th century man. (250 pages with over 20 photographs and illustrations)
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- PublisherDragonfly Pub Inc
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0975588893
- ISBN 13 9780975588895
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages250
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