Author: | Scott A. Lesnett | ISBN: | 9781449087838 |
Publisher: | AuthorHouse | Publication: | June 10, 2010 |
Imprint: | AuthorHouse | Language: | English |
Author: | Scott A. Lesnett |
ISBN: | 9781449087838 |
Publisher: | AuthorHouse |
Publication: | June 10, 2010 |
Imprint: | AuthorHouse |
Language: | English |
The book is a unique combination of authentic family stories blended with Americas most memorable historical events starting in 1752 with George Washingtons arrival to western Pennsylvania and Christian Lesnetts landing at Baltimore harbor.The reader will follow the Lesnett family as it participates in the last battle of The French & Indian War through The Whiskey Rebellion, The Revolutionary War, The Battle of 1812, The Civil War, The Great Depression and World War II.Scott Lesnett, the author, personalizes these epic times with passed down stories that alter certain historic events while providing the reader with a fresh perspective on the formation of the United States.Tales and opinions of each lineage character are told from the colorful viewpoint of the authors father, Thomas Dell Lesnett III.This is truly an American story, which spans NINE GENERATIONS of struggle and achievement.
The book is a unique combination of authentic family stories blended with Americas most memorable historical events starting in 1752 with George Washingtons arrival to western Pennsylvania and Christian Lesnetts landing at Baltimore harbor.The reader will follow the Lesnett family as it participates in the last battle of The French & Indian War through The Whiskey Rebellion, The Revolutionary War, The Battle of 1812, The Civil War, The Great Depression and World War II.Scott Lesnett, the author, personalizes these epic times with passed down stories that alter certain historic events while providing the reader with a fresh perspective on the formation of the United States.Tales and opinions of each lineage character are told from the colorful viewpoint of the authors father, Thomas Dell Lesnett III.This is truly an American story, which spans NINE GENERATIONS of struggle and achievement.