A Walloon Family In America V2: Lockwood De Forest And His Forbears, 1500-1848 (1914)

By Emily Johnston De Forest and Jesse De Forest

Book Overview

A Walloon Family in America V2: Lockwood De Forest and His Forbears, 1500-1848 is a historical book written by Emily Johnston De Forest and published in 1914. The book tells the story of Lockwood De Forest and his ancestors, who were part of a group of Walloon immigrants that settled in America in the 17th century.The book is divided into two parts. The first part traces the history of the De Forest family in Europe, from their origins in the Walloon region of Belgium to their migration to America. The author provides a detailed account of the family's journey, including their struggles and triumphs, as they established themselves in the New World.The second part of the book focuses on Lockwood De Forest, a prominent artist and designer who was born in New York in 1850. The author provides a comprehensive biography of De Forest, detailing his life and work as an artist, as well as his contributions to the world of design.Throughout the book, the author provides a wealth of historical information, including genealogical records, letters, and other primary sources. She also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help bring the story to life.Overall, A Walloon Family in America V2: Lockwood De Forest and His Forbears, 1500-1848 is a fascinating look at the history of one family and their contributions to American culture and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, genealogy, or the arts.Together With A Voyage To Guiana, Being The Journal Of Jesse De Forest And His Colonists, 1623-1625.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436757657
• ISBN13: 9781436757652
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"