1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Slice of Time, February 28, 2006
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.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No