Uses anecdotal family lore to illuminate the private life both of george s. A saga of a famous american family, told from the inside with rare objectivity. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Robert h patton the first patton ancestors, including several notable women, were pioneers involved in the indian wars of early america. A personal history of an american family crown, 1994, was published this spring, comes nearly 50 years after his grandfather smashed.
A personal history of an american family the warriors by patton, robert haugust 1, 2004 mass market paperback on. One man fought with the scottish rebel, bonnie prince charlie, before fleeing. A descendants affectionate and affecting account of those who helped make patton a celebrated family name in the often violent annals of the new world. The pattons a personal history of an american family the. The author, grandson of the ww ii hero, uses previously unavailable correspondence and records to offer a case study of the family structure that produced and sustained one of americas greatest gener. Patton and of his ancestors, discussing the formers charm, shortcomings, and. Publishes books and journals especially in american history, the american west, and native american studies. An artful, reflective, and highly readable family history.
A personal history of an american family and patriot pirates. A personal history of an american family crown, 1994, was published this spring, comes nearly 50 years after his. A personal history of an american family by robert h. Despite being written by a relative, this book is a stunningly evenhanded story of several generations of the patton family and their interaction with american history. Patton, comes from the kind of family whose history is well. Documentarian benjamin patton, the grandson of world war ii gen. Present day, how three great liberators vanquished tyranny 1999. Patton is a wellknown american army commander of the. George smith patton iv december 24, 1923 june 27, 2004 was a major general in the. A personal history of an american family the warriors.
What i knew of the pattons was that they were a tribe of eccentrics i once went up to visit the generals daughter near ipswich, mass. Endlessly fascinating saga of the patton family in america, as researched and written by a family member. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by r. He is the author of, among other works, the pattons.
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