The Quest for a Lost Race by Thomas Edward Pickett

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Author Pickett, Thomas Edward, 1841-1913
LoC No. 07013002
Title The Quest for a Lost Race
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Summary "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.)
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
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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