Story Of John Kane Of Dutchess County, New York

By Elizabeth Wood Kane

Book Overview

One life, many generations in its wake. In this intimate 19th century biography, Elizabeth Dennistoun Kane traces the story of John Kane of Dutchess County, New York, setting one man's fortunes against the evolving landscape of Hudson Valley New York. Family history comes alive here. Blending the reflective grace of a literary memoir with the precision of a family genealogy narrative, she follows New York family roots through farms, hamlets and river towns, turning American local history into a deeply human chronicle. The result is a historical biography book that illuminates Dutchess County history and the intertwined destinies of Hudson Valley families in early America. For genealogy researchers and local history buffs, this classic New York genealogy book is both a source and a story: a carefully crafted early America biography that preserves names, places and relationships while never losing sight of character and atmosphere. It stands as a rare 19th-century window into everyday life, belief and belonging in one influential corner of the state, prized by readers of regional history and collectors of family chronicles alike. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volume has been restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure - it invites both casual readers and connoisseurs of Hudson Valley history to rediscover a remarkable legacy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935444671X
• ISBN13: 9789354446719
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"