The Journal of Amos Hannah

A detailed eyewitness account of early 19th century America, the personal journal of Amos Hannah outlines his daily life from 1838 Brookville, Indiana to his arrival at the California gold fields in 1850. A cooper (barrel maker) by trade, Amos raised a family, traveled extensively, and chronicled the events and concerns of his day. Includes: Table of Contents; Introduction; Dedication; the complete 1838-1850 journal; letters from the era, including one from Panama; explanations of archaic terminology; over twenty photographs and illustrations (B/W); European genealogy in timeline overview; Early American genealogy in detailed timeline; Bibliography; Appendices; Index (searchable both name and topic). Also includes over two dozen photographs and illustrations in black/white. [Non-Fiction / Biography from Dragonfly Publishing, Inc.]