ISBN: 9780243426966 - A Story of Nancy Hanks (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the experiences of a young pioneer girl named Nancy Hanks, as her family journeys from Virginia, through the treacherous Cumberland Gap, and into the untamed Kentucky wilderness. Drawing from the era when settlers braved the unknown perils of forging a life amidst the vast American frontier, the author constructs a vivid account of one family's adventures and hardships. The perils they face along the way illuminate the indomitable spirit of those who dared to tame the unknown. Through Nancy's eyes, the book provides a rare and intimate portrayal of frontier life, with its joys, challenges, and the complexities of a nation's growth. With warmth and meticulous historical accuracy, the author captures the essence of this transformative period in American history, and the experiences and ideas that gave shape to the character of the new nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…