Kasselmann-Castleman: An American Family's Journey Through Liberty, Prosperity, and Moral Reckoning (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781300428947)

"Kasselmann, Castleman" traces an extraordinary American journey beginning in 1709 when Johann Dietrich fled German serfdom, losing three children during the Atlantic crossing. From New York's dangerous frontier to Virginia's fertile valleys, from Confederate battlefields to Louisiana cotton plantations, and ultimately to California suburbs, each generation faced unique challenges while maintaining the family's remarkable adaptability. This meticulously researched narrative follows a family that repeatedly risked everything for freedom and opportunity, building and rebuilding through revolution, civil war, economic collapse, and technological revolution. More than a family chronicle, it's a deeply human story about resilience, reinvention, and America's complex moral journey across three tumultuous centuries.

Author: Timothy I. Castleman
ISBN-10: 1300428945
ISBN-13: 9781300428947
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Published: 03/25/2025
Pages: 218
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d