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OverviewEvery American has interesting stories to tell about their origins and their people. This book chronicles one ordinary American woman's exciting, poignant and fact-based journey to discover the stories of her multiculturally diverse ancestors. It is a riveting and detailed family chronology composed of many colorful stories dating from across American and European history, weaving together a picture of diverse individuals that contributed to the making of a nation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Zita Steele , Zita SteelePublisher: Fletcher & Co. Publishers Imprint: Fletcher & Co. Publishers Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.218kg ISBN: 9781941184257ISBN 10: 1941184251 Pages: 116 Publication Date: 29 May 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThe prolific published author Zita Ballinger Fletcher (better known by her pen name Zita Steele) impressively expands her literary repertoire with a lively and engaging foray into family history. Her genealogy comes alive with detailed, colorfully illustrated sketches of her far-flung and often memorable ancestors. The result is a fascinating kaleidoscope of Scotch-Irish, English, Spanish, German, and Swiss forebears who blend into a distinctively American family. - Justin Glenn, author of The Washingtons: A Family History """The prolific published author Zita Ballinger Fletcher (better known by her pen name Zita Steele) impressively expands her literary repertoire with a lively and engaging foray into family history. Her genealogy comes alive with detailed, colorfully illustrated sketches of her far-flung and often memorable ancestors. The result is a fascinating kaleidoscope of Scotch-Irish, English, Spanish, German, and Swiss forebears who blend into a distinctively American family."" - Justin Glenn, author of The Washingtons: A Family History" Author Information"Zita Ballinger Fletcher (also known by the pen name Zita Steele) is an award-winning author, journalist and military history writer. With a background in art, she designs and illustrates her published work. Her work as a journalist has included international reporting, analysis, features and breaking news from foreign countries. She lived abroad in Europe for over a year and has reported news from Germany, Scandinavian nations and Asia. She has also written U.S. national news. Her December 2019 military history article on Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (""Monty Crosses the Rhine"") won a 2nd Place award in the National Federation of Press Women's 2020 nationwide writing contest. Zita is fluent in German and studies Russian. She has done research on location at many historic war-related sites in Europe and the U.S., including museums, institutions and former battlefields. Born in Los Angeles, she was named after Empress Zita of Austria. Zita attended the Honors College at the University of South Florida. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with an Honors Degree in Social Sciences, with concentrations in Criminology and International Studies. Zita Ballinger Fletcher (also known by the pen name Zita Steele) is an award-winning author, journalist and military history writer. With a background in art, she designs and illustrates her published work. Her work as a journalist has included international reporting, analysis, features and breaking news from foreign countries. She lived abroad in Europe for over a year and has reported news from Germany, Scandinavian nations and Asia. She has also written U.S. national news. Her December 2019 military history article on Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (""Monty Crosses the Rhine"") won a 2nd Place award in the National Federation of Press Women's 2020 nationwide writing contest. Zita is fluent in German and studies Russian. She has done research on location at many historic war-related sites in Europe and the U.S., including museums, institutions and former battlefields. Born in Los Angeles, she was named after Empress Zita of Austria. Zita attended the Honors College at the University of South Florida. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with an Honors Degree in Social Sciences, with concentrations in Criminology and International Studies." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |