The Journal of Amos Hannah
Publisher: Dragonfly Publishing, Inc.
Published: October 15, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780975588888
Subjects: United States - General; Biography & Autobiography; Biography / Autobiography; Biography/Autobiography; Historical - U.S.; Personal Memoirs; Biography & Autobiography : Personal Memoirs; Religious
Description: A detailed eyewitness account of early 19th century America, THE JOURNAL OF AMOS HANNAH outlines his daily life from Brookville, Indiana in 1838 to his arrival at the gold fields of California in 1850. A cooper (barrel maker) by trade, Amos raised a family, traveled extensively, and chronicled the events and concerns of his day.  All editions include: Table-of-Contents, Introduction, Dedication, the complete 1838-1850 journal (as written), Letters from the era (including one from Panama in 1849), explanations of archaic terminology, over 20 black/white photographs and illustrations, European genealogy in timeline overview, Early American genealogy in detailed timeline, bibliography, appendices (some illustrated), large index searchable by both name and topic.  Printed in 6x9 library trim on cream paper.  Includes over two dozen black/white photographs and illustrations.  Published in 2005 by Dragonfly Publishing, Inc. of Oklahoma (USA) http://www.dragonflypubs.com