9780988420885 - rose nimmo engelhardt: the story of rose and her family von hunter, barbara l. (1 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rose Nimmo Engelhardt was much loved by all who knew her. One of her school chums even called her an angel. Yet, Rose lived in San Francisco through the 1906 eathquake and held her family together through tough times. This unique combination of love and strength prompted her niece, Barbara Hunter, to choose Rose as the subject of her first full- length book of family genealogical history. Since Rose came from pioneer stock, her family history depicts the challenges and triumphs of many immigrants who helped shape this country.Barbara has done a thorough job of genealogical research. Citing her sources, she traces Rose's family back as far as existing records allow, chronicaling the Nimmo, Chalmers, Schnepple, Engelhardt and Feldtmann families. She clearly distinguishes between family lore and historical fact so the reader can enjoy these stories while clearly following the historical record. This book makes history come alive for all readers.…