carrow woolfolk (4 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1200grams, ISBN:0808914065.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. this 638-page book delves into the history of the settlement of the American South through the lens of the Woolfolk family.Genealogical Focus: The core of the book is a meticulously documented historical narrative of the Woolfolk family, tracing their immigration from England into Colonial Virginia and their subsequent journeys as they settled various uncharted territories in Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. It aims to provide insight into the personalities and values of their ancestors.Southern History Context: Beyond just family history, the book weaves the Woolfolk family's story into the broader tapestry of Southern history. It uses their experiences to shed light on significant events and themes, including:The events leading up to the Revolutionary War.The complexities of the Civil War.The interplay of cash crops like cotton and tobacco with the institution of slavery.The daily life and challenges of early pioneers and planters.Connections to Prominent Figures: The book highlights how the Woolfolk family was connected, through friendship, neighborhood, and in many cases, even family ties, to many influential leaders of the colonies and early United States, such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Zachary Taylor, James Madison, Andrew Jackson, Meriwether Lewis, and Robert E. Lee. It aims to provide an "across-the-fence" view of these historical events.Research and Documentation: Dr. Carrow-Woolfolk spent ten years researching and writing the book, drawing from a "massive amount of documented historic genealogy information." This includes using original sources like deeds, wills, state archival material, and old maps for the pre-1800 era, and supplementing with published works and private research for later periods.