The Quest for a Lost Race by Thomas Edward Pickett
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"The Quest for a Lost Race" by Thomas Edward Pickett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents the theory proposed by ethnologist Paul B. Du Chaillu, which claims that contemporary English-speaking people are more closely descended from Scandinavians than from Teutonic tribes. The author discusses the cultural, historical, and genealogical implications of this theory, particularly in relation to Kentuckians. At the start of the text, Pickett
describes the welcoming atmosphere of Maysville, Kentucky, where the prominent explorer Du Chaillu was once celebrated for his discoveries. He captures the essence of this community and their deep-rooted traditions, as they participated in a heated discussion regarding their ancestry and cultural identity. The narrative explores Du Chaillu's experiences in Kentucky, drawing parallels between the social customs and traits of Kentuckians and those of their Scandinavian ancestors. Through this lens, the book sets the stage for a broader examination of race, identity, and cultural heritage in American society, particularly in the context of historical migrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pickett, Thomas Edward, 1841-1913 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 07013002 |
| Title | The Quest for a Lost Race |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F396: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley |
| LoC Class | GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology |
| Subject | Names, Personal -- English |
| Subject | National characteristics, English |
| Subject | Ethnology -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Kentucky -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Du Chaillu, Paul B. (Paul Belloni), 1835-1903 |
| Subject | Scandinavians -- England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47627 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 651 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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