Threads: An American Tapestry - Softcover

Hukle, Gloria Waldron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1438974159 ISBN 13: 9781438974156

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2009

Synopsis

Well researched and chuck full of early eighteenth century colonial people, places and events cleverly woven amid fictional characters - 'Threads - An American Tapestry (ISBN 9781438974156) is a third novel for author Gloria Waldron Hukle. The story chronologically follows 'Manhattan: Seeds of the Big Apple', the l7th century saga set in New Amsterdam that becomes New York City. (visit authorgloriawaldronhukle.com ). In the opening scene Margaret Vandenberg, wealthy, strong-minded, intelligent (sole daughter of a Dutch immigrant and Native American) watches the departure of the census taker's carriage, fearful that the provincial official has made a few dangerous discoveries while visiting her vast 'northern plantation'. Margaret's main concern-one that she has trouble believing herself- is that one of her beloved Negro slaves is helping runaways. Later an attack is the catalyst for a horrific discovery from which Margaret and her people struggle to recover. Margaret, despite her wealth and position, is no stranger to prejudice. Well into her thirties, as she prepares to marry for the first time she faces many issues. She vows that she will leave all of this in God's hands-but can she?

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From the Back Cover:

ON THE THRESHOLD-Margaret Vandenberg, the tall, plain-featured Colonial offspring of Holland immigrant, Garret Vandenberg and his Native American wife, is standing on the threshold.  The door she is about to open is midway down the corridor of her life.  Reaching for the latch, she is about to leave behind many rooms that are filled with heartbreak and unanswered questions.

About the Author:

This is a third novel for author, Gloria Waldron Hukle. "Threads an American Tapestry" an early l8th century New York historical novel to be published in 2009 follows the l7th century saga "Manhattan Seeds of the Big Apple". Gloria is also the author of the third of the Waldron series - "The Diary of a Northern Moon" Author Gloria Waldron Hukle lives with her husband, Andrew Perreault, in Averill Park, New York. She is an active member of multiple historical organizations nationwide, including the Albany Dutch Settlers Society, The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Bradt Family Society, Bowne Society of NYC, Clan Dunbar, Albany Institute of History and Art, National Society Colonial Dames, and the John Thurman Historical Society.

About this edition

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1438974159
• ISBN 13: 9781438974156
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352