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Stokes Records, Vol. 3 of 4: Notes Regarding the Ancestry and Lives of Anson Phelps Stokes and Helen Louisa (Phelps) Stokes (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A window into the life and times of Anson Phelps Stokes and Helen Louisa Stokes, told in their own records.
This edition gathers personal notes, diaries, and memoir fragments that chronicle a family’s public life and private beliefs. It presents a firsthand look at their travels, civic work, and family ties, anchored in 19th- and early 20th-century experiences.
Readers will encounter political reflections, travel narratives, and intimate glimpses of daily life, framed by the broader social issues of the era. The material emphasizes personal motive, connections, and the evolution of a prominent American family.
- Firsthand remarks on politics, reform, and public duty from a personal perspective.
- Detailed travel journals and itineraries that reveal era‑specific cultures and places.
- Snapshots of family life, estates, and social circles that shaped their era.
- Context for broader historical themes through the lens of one family’s experiences.
Ideal for readers interested in biographical history, archival diaries, and American social life around the turn of the century.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of Anson Phelps Stokes, a wealthy American businessman and social reformer, and his wife Helen Louisa (Phelps) Stokes, spanning the years 1888 to 1913. The author provides a detailed chronicle of their travels, from grand European tours to hunting excursions in England, and offers glimpses into their social circles, which included royalty, diplomats, and prominent figures in the arts and sciences. The book also highlights Anson Stokes's passion for fox hunting, which led him to become a prominent figure in the English hunting world, and his commitment to social causes, such as civil service reform and free trade. The author skillfully weaves together personal anecdotes with historical context, illuminating the changing social landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries through the lens of this prominent couple's experiences. This book provides a rich and insightful portrait of a fascinating era and its prominent personalities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331699309_0
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