Description: Embark on a captivating journey into the past with this meticulously researched family history. The author delves into the life and times of Anthony Coombs, a 17th-century French Huguenot who fled religious persecution in his homeland for the shores of America. Through a blend of historical records and family lore, the book reconstructs Anthony's life, from his childhood in France and his perilous escape to his eventual settlement in colonial America. Anthony's story unfolds against the backdrop of a turbulent era marked by religious wars and the early years of European settlement in North America. The book explores the challenges faced by Huguenot refugees and the hardships of establishing new lives in a wild and unfamiliar land. Themes of religious tolerance, perseverance, and the pursuit of a better life resonate throughout the narrative. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of ordinary people who played a role in shaping American history. It is a testament to the enduring legacy of Anthony Coombs and his descendants, who contributed to the growth and development of their communities. As you trace the lineage of this remarkable family, you will gain a deeper understanding of the values and ideals that have shaped American identity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Author: William Carey Coombs
Book Title: The Story of Anthony Coombs and His Descendants
Language: English
Topic: Administrative_Records, Genealogy
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Genre: Classics
Publication Year: 2018
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
Personalize: No
Inscribed: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
Signed: No
Item Weight: 13 oz
Number of Pages: 269
Type: textbook