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by Henry Whittemore (Author)
""History of the Adams Family: With Biographical Sketches of Distinguished Descendants of the Several American Ancestors"" is a book written by Henry Whittemore and published in 1893. The book tells the story of the Adams family, one of the most prominent families in American history. It explores the family's roots in England and their journey to America, where they settled in Massachusetts in the mid-17th century. The book provides a detailed account of the family's early years in America, including their involvement in the American Revolution and their contributions to the founding of the United States. The book also includes biographical sketches of many distinguished descendants of the Adams family, including John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States, and his son Charles Francis Adams, who served as a diplomat during the Civil War. Other notable descendants of the Adams family featured in the book include Samuel Adams, a Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence, and his cousin John Adams, the second President of the United States. Overall, ""History of the Adams Family"" is a comprehensive and informative account of one of America's most influential families, providing readers with a detailed understanding of their history and legacy.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.
