Publisher's Synopsis
Mementos Of The Swett Family is a book written by John Wingate Thornton and published in 1851. The book is a collection of historical documents, letters, and personal memorabilia that provide a glimpse into the lives of the Swett family, a prominent family in New England during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different member of the family and their contributions to their community and country. The first section is dedicated to John Swett, a Revolutionary War veteran and prominent merchant. The second section focuses on his son, Samuel Swett, who served as a naval officer during the War of 1812 and later became a successful businessman. The third section is dedicated to Samuel's daughter, Mary Swett, who was a prominent philanthropist and social reformer. The book also includes a section on the family's genealogy and a collection of letters exchanged between family members. Overall, Mementos Of The Swett Family is a fascinating look into the lives of a prominent New England family and their impact on American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
