Description: This book delves into the fascinating history of the Howland family, tracing their lineage from their arrival in America aboard the Mayflower to the distribution of a remarkable fortune centuries later. Set against the backdrop of early New England and the bustling whaling industry, the narrative follows the family's journey through generations of seafaring, farming, and Quaker traditions. The author meticulously reconstructs the lives of key figures like Gideon Howland, a prominent farmer and patriarch, and his descendants who navigated the changing tides of American history. Through their stories, the book explores themes of family, resilience, and the enduring legacy of a remarkable lineage. Ultimately, this book offers a compelling glimpse into the lives of those who shaped a nation and whose stories continue to resonate with the enduring power of family ties and the pursuit of a meaningful life. 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.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Type: textbook
Book Title: Howland Heirs : Being the Story of a Family and a Fortune and the Inheritance of a Trust Established for Mrs. Hetty H. R. Green (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 540 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 1.1 in
Topic: Genealogy & Heraldry, General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Référence, History
Item Weight: 25.2 Oz
Author: William Morrell Emery
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
