The Journal of Amos Hannah [Paperback]

Pat Gaines (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2, 2005

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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About the Author

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. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Dragonfly Publishing, Inc. (August 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975588893
• ISBN-13: 978-0975588895
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,936,978 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Slice of Time, February 28, 2006

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This review is from: The Journal of Amos Hannah (Paperback)

Break the time-space continuum and go along for a ride with Amos Hannah, glimpsing day to day life in the mid 19th century through his eyes. His interest in politics, various religions and his community reveal a rare slice of humanity and society in those days. A working man, Amos might be working in the shop or digging potatoes in the morning and attending a lecture from a present day intellectual in the afternoon.

Pat Gaines has supplemented his journal,explaining terms particular to the times and giving background on persons of interest and even providing maps, letters and documents. Genealogists will find the chapter on the family traced back to 1000 B.C.fascinating and the index makes it possible to discover names, places and facts with ease as it is cross-referenced. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested history or geneology.