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  • The personal journal of Amos Hannah (written from 1838 to 1850) outlines his daily life from Brookville, Indiana to his arrival at the gold fields of California. Amos Hannah was a cooper (barrel maker), who raised a family, traveled extensively, and chronicled the events and concerns of his day. Includes: Table of Contents; Introduction; the complete 1838-1850 journal; letters from the era, including one from Panama; examples of Justice of the Peace documents; explanations of archaic terminology; over 20 photographs and illustrations (black/white); European genealogy in timeline overview; Early American genealogy in detailed timeline; Bibliography; Appendices; and an extensive Index searchable by topic and name. // REVIEWS: "The journal of Amos Hannah provides a fascinating look at day to day life in the rural Midwest from 1838 to 1850." ~ Martha N. Noblick of the Historic Deerfield Library // "A generously illustrated volume filled with a wealth of support material.His letter from Panama (dated May 31, 1850) is as prized as a bag of gold dust." ~ Gary F. Kurutz, Curator of the California State Library