John S. C Abbott

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1) The Mother at Home

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Abbott, John S. C

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English

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First published in 1833, “The Mother at Home” was particularly written for the stay-at-home-mom. The fact that it's still in print testifies to the fact that so many mothers have found it to be of help to them and recommended it to others. It's so full of little gems that, to glean all, readers could read it more than once over the years. It offers guidance through successful parenting practices and is full of practical advice for running a successful...

2) David Crockett

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Abbott, John S. C

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English

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A fascinating look at the life and adventures of the famous American folk hero David 'Davy' Crockett.

3) Daniel Boone, the Pioneer of Kentucky

Author

Abbott, John S. C

Series

World Classics
Genealogy and local history volume LH8346
(John Stevens Cabot),American pioneers and patriots

Language

English

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eBook, Microfilm

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Daniel Boone is regarded as the first real American folk hero. Without his cunning bravery, settlement west of the Appalachians may not have been made possible for years. Boone's Wilderness Road, which is still used today, helped bridge the Cumberland Gap, granting access to the state of Kentucky from Pennsylvania. Thanks to the writing of John S. C. Abbot, the life and genius of Boone can truly be appreciated through Daniel Boone: The Pioneer of...

4) David Crockett, His Life and Adventures

Author

Abbott, John S. C

Series

Genealogy and local history volume LH8399
World Classics
(John Stevens Cabot),American pioneers and patriots

Pub. Date

1875.

Language

English

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David "Davy" Crockett (1786–1836) was a celebrated 19th century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier and politician. Commonly referred to as the "King of the Wild Frontier," he represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives, served in the Texas Revolution, and died at the Battle of the Alamo. This biography by John S. C. Abbott attempts to faithfully record the making of David Crockett, going over the incidents of his wild and wondrous...