Description: This book delves into the enigmatic ancestry of Abraham Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, aiming to dispel myths and uncover the truth behind her lineage. It meticulously examines various family traditions, historical records, and courthouse documents to piece together a comprehensive picture of Nancy's life and origins. Set against the backdrop of colonial America and early Kentucky, the author navigates through a labyrinth of conflicting accounts, hearsay, and speculation that has clouded Nancy's story for generations. The book explores the social and cultural context of the time, shedding light on the lives of ordinary people like the Hanks family, who played a significant role in shaping American history. The author's meticulous research challenges long-held assumptions and provides fresh perspectives on Nancy's family background, her upbringing, and the circumstances surrounding her marriage to Thomas Lincoln. The book's exploration of themes such as family, identity, and the enduring power of historical narratives offers valuable insights into the complexities of ancestry and the search for truth. Ultimately, this book's quest to understand Nancy Hanks Lincoln's ancestry reveals not only her personal story but also the broader tapestry of American history, reminding us that even the most enigmatic figures have roots that connect them to the shared human experience. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
Price: 23.93 USD
Location: New York NY
End Time: 2024-12-28T08:42:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Book Title: Nancy Hanks of Undistinguished Families (Classic Reprint)
Topic: Administrative_Records, Genealogy
Genre: Classics
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
Personalize: No
Inscribed: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
Signed: No
Number of Pages: 440
Publication Name: Nancy Hanks of Undistinguished Families : A Genealogical, Biographical, and Historical Study of the Ancestry of the Mother of Abraham Lincoln (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Subject: Genealogy & Heraldry
Item Height: 0.9 in
Publication Year: 2017
Item Weight: 20.7 Oz
Type: Not Available
Subject Area: Référence
Author: Adin Baber
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
