Patton, grandson of the world war ii battlefield legend, tells a sweeping tale of courage, capitalism, naval warfare, and international political intrigue set on the high seas during the american revolution. Other family surnames mentioned within a biography are not included in these lists of surnames. George smith patton iv december 24, 1923 june 27, 2004 was a major general in the. He is the author of, among other works, the pattons. This section makes it possible to view all the biographies currently available for the patton family surname. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone. Aug 01, 2004 a saga of a famous american family, told from the inside with rare objectivity. This collection is made up of correspondence, speeches, a travel diary, and a published history related to the family of general george s. It only requires that the family data is being stored in the family tree maker application. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. His most recent book was napoleon the great 2014, which won the. The pattons a personal history of an american family. Feb 22, 2017 favorit book personal history katharine graham entire books download here. It isnt the great american novel, and you dont have to be a writer to write it weve got the writing skills, youve got the stories.
The pattons personal history of an american family book. He had participated in the 1912 olympic pentathlon and was instrumental in designing the model 19 cavalry saber referred to as the patton saber. Patton is an english surname, perhaps related to patrick as a patronymic of the diminutive, thus likely meaning little pat, or son of pat, or a few other variations. Pattons pivotal role in the invasion of north africa. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the american revolution. You will find that viewing your research results in book format will give you new insights into your family data.
Patton lives with his wife and family in darien, connecticut. A famous familys personal side documentarian benjamin patton, the grandson of world war ii gen. For general pattons family, recovered ground history. Patriot pirates highlights the obscure but pivotal role played by colonial privateers in. Ostensibly a history of the entire warrior clan, this family reminiscence dwells almost. Patton is the author of the bestselling memoir, the pattons. In 1840 there were 167 patton families living in pennsylvania. You dont create this kind of book for fame or fortune. Patton, recorded tapes of his fathers memories of his own and his grandfathers experiences, and those tapes formed the basis of the book the fighting. Dolly rebecca parton, the iconic country music singer, is known famously for her blonde tresses, petite stature and welcoming personality. This was 100% of all the recorded pattonss in the usa. Popular book personal history for full video dailymotion. He lives with his wife and family in darien, connecticut. An artful, reflective, and highly readable family history.
Early history of the patton family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our patton research. Favorit book personal history katharine graham entire books download here. When you visit, you can find family history books in the top bar under family history. Patton, comes from the kind of family whose history is well known. The patton family tree displayed below is from the pattons. The pattons is an exceptional portrait of the famous military family, eloquently written by the grandson of its most illustrious member, george s. About the book the pattons is an exceptional portrait of the famous military family, eloquently written by the grandson of its most illustrious member, george s.
From here, you can choose from a variety of book types. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the american more about robert h. 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. April 10, 1945 general patton loved the pomp and circumstance of a good military ceremony and a parade. The patton family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Lieutenant patton and the american army in the mexican punitive expedition 19151916. A personal history of an american family by robert h. The pattons family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1880 and 1920. A personal history of an american family 1994, which draws on his own life as well as on private letters and diaries to offer an intimate portrait of the illustrious patton legacy. A personal history of an american family crown, 1994. Patton graduated from brown university and northwestern university. See more ideas about family history, books and history.
Victorian titan winner of the wolfson prize for history, masters and commanders winner of the emery reves award and the storm of war winner of the british army book prize. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the ameri. Apr 14, 2015 download the pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by r. Patton nita, though items written by and addressed to general patton are also present.
A personal history of an american family the warriors by patton, robert haugust 1, 2004 mass market paperback on. 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. Personal memoirs and family histories small batch books. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by r. 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 and patriot pirates. Jan 12, 2016 funny why make a family history book if it only goes back 4 gener. Download the pattons a personal history of an american. Thats exactly where the family book creator program comes in. A personal history of an american family the warriors. Dictionary of american family names 20, oxford university press. Additional genealogical information may be found in. Another 81 words 6 lines of text covering the years 1180, 1582, 1596, 1650, 1700, 1684 and are included under the topic early patton history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. A saga of a famous american family, told from the inside with rare objectivity.
It allows the creation of family books by just pressing a button. The most patton families were found in the usa in 1880. Pennsylvania had the highest population of pattons families in. Patton had his share of personality foibles, but the man himself will always remain obscure. Pattons third army living historians pattons third.
Washington post critic jonathan yardley called it one of the best books of the year. The patton society research library patton bibliography. 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. Publishes books and journals especially in american history, the american west, and native american studies. George patton was born in san gabriel, california on november 11, 1885. First, what a privately published memoir isand isnt. Producing your family history book with desktop publishing software offers endless layout possibilities. Patton, has written a history of the patton family. Patton family genealogy my genealogy hound home page. A personal history of an american family the warriors 9781574886900.
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. This damsel singer turned actress was born in tennessee, on january 19 th 1946. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the american revolution by robert h. This was 100% of all the recorded pattons s in the usa. In 1880 there were 4 pattons families living in pennsylvania. The most pattons families were found in the usa in 1880, and canada in 1911. And, as a man who regularly was required to overcome his failings or turin them to his advantage, patton offers an example of excellence within reach of all of us. Andrew roberts is a biographer and historian of international renown whose books include salisbury. In addition to his new book, hell before breakfast, patton authored another nonfiction piece, patriot pirates. Andrew roberts churchill pritzker military presents. Learn how to enable javascript on your browser shop 1.
Born to a poor family, dolly didnt have much exposure and the only exposure to music was from her mother, who sang too. Knowing pattons keen love of marches, the band leader of the 61st army ground forces band wrote and finished on this day a march he was a going to call the general patton march and dedicate it to general patton. Patton, confederate states army csa, vmi class of 1852, and grand uncle, colonel waller tazewell patton csa, vmi class of 1855, had both died during the american civil war. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family.
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