This historical novel will travel through the colonial days of the south beginning in 1699 and culminating in 1783 with the struggles of the Revolution. Three U. S. Presidents have ties to the historical characters in this book - George Washington; Thomas Jefferson; and Abraham Lincoln. Mary Ball; mother of the 1st president; is one of the main personalities highlighted. Nancy Hanks; mother of the 16th president; was probably the illegitimate daughter of one of this book's characters. Thomas Jefferson and his family play a vital role in this historical novel. The main characters of this book will be lesser known but just as significant. These will be the Peacheys; the Glascocks; the Griffins; the Bertrands; the Balls; the McCartys; the Carters; and the Tayloes - all popular names in the eighteenth century on the Northern Neck of Virginia. Others featured are the Walkers and the Gilmers; especially Dr. Thomas Walker; who first discovered Kentucky for the white man. His close ties to President Thomas Jefferson helped promote the formation of the Louisiana Purchase; which doubled the size of the United States. Rev. St. John Shropshire and his descendants are highlighted with their ties to the Peach family of South Carolina. This narrative starts during the early development of the Northern Neck of Virginia on the banks of the Rappahannock. With this as its beginning; the book takes its readers back to the immigrant ancestors of its main characters and then carries them forward to future generations. Many of the personalities in this book will be portrayed as they helped fight for the independence of the United States from England and formulate the new nation.
#949688 in Books 2015-11-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x .60 x 9.50l; .0 #File Name: 1457187183292 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I love history and I especially love the history of inventionsBy CustomerI'm a life long tinkerer and a self educated engineer. I have a natural draw to these types of publications. I love history and I especially love the history of inventions. This book is a walk through a collection of the most creative minds and their collective efforts to improve the lives of everyone. There is literally something of interest to everyone in this book. For a parent or a relative of a budding future inventor/tinkerer/engineer; this book is the fuse that lights the fire of entrepreneurial/inventive spirit. I wish I had this book as part of my early education; eg.; in a science or history class; to spark my interest in learning and school in general. It should be part of any school curriculum even at the post secondary level. My warmest congratulations to husband and wife author team (Alan and Anne) for making the effort to keep this record of human ingenuity alive for the rest of us. Highly recommended for the budding entrepreneur and inquisitive inventor types alike.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy St Thomas PeterA wonderful tour through the history of American ingenuity in our early years as a Republic. Bravo.0 of 3 people found the following review helpful. InterestingBy ground truthInteresting; but was expecting more 3D models.
