Review by pablo10 -- Unfaltering Trust by Roy Ziegler
Posted: 18 Sep 2020, 10:56
[Following is a volunteer review of "Unfaltering Trust" by Roy Ziegler.]
Unfaltering Trust by Roy Zeigler focuses on the lives of three sons of Edward Fitz Randolph Jr. and Elizabeth Blossom. The lives of Benjamin Fitz Randolph, Joseph Fitz Randolph, Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, their descendants, and their impact on the development of the United States of America from colonial times to the 21st century are explored in this historical novel.
The story begins with the arrival of Edward Fitz Randolph Jr. in America following religious persecution in England. Edward and his wife, Elizabeth Blossom, play a key role in the formation of the founding families of New Jersey. Edward's grandson, Hartshorne Fitz Randolph, formed one of the first anti-slavery societies in New Jersey. His great-grandson, Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, was instrumental in the formation of Princeton University. Another great-grandson, Benjamin Fitz Randolph, built a desk upon which Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Edward and Richard Randolph Parry pioneered banking and land brokerage businesses in Minnesota. Evan Randolph Jr. was the president of the Philadelphia National Bank. Since the arrival of Edward Fitz Randolph Jr. in America, his descendants have included decorated war heroes, industrialists, noted physicians, bankers, lawyers, artisans, and four presidents of America (Gerald R. Ford, H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama).
This book is a gem for history buffs. The amount of research and work that must have gone into it boggles my mind. Zeigler not only notes each of the nine generations of the Fitz Randolph family in great detail but also manages to spin a narrative that is enjoyable to read. The author showcases the impact of the members of the Fitz Randolph family at various stages of American history, from the arrival of pilgrims to the 21st century.
What impressed me most was the religious and cultural impact of the Fitz Randolph family in the making of modern America. It also helped that Zeigler wrote the lives of the family members in such rich colors.
I will give this book 4 out of 4 stars. It is very informative and well-written. The pacing of the narrative is smooth, and it makes for an enjoyable read. Despite being a non-fictional historical novel, I enjoyed it thoroughly. Anyone interested in American history should read this. Even people not interested in the usual history books may end up enjoying this.
This book has gone through a professional edit. I found no grammatical errors. There are no explicit scenes or profanity. It's suitable for people of all ages.
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Unfaltering Trust
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Unfaltering Trust by Roy Zeigler focuses on the lives of three sons of Edward Fitz Randolph Jr. and Elizabeth Blossom. The lives of Benjamin Fitz Randolph, Joseph Fitz Randolph, Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, their descendants, and their impact on the development of the United States of America from colonial times to the 21st century are explored in this historical novel.
The story begins with the arrival of Edward Fitz Randolph Jr. in America following religious persecution in England. Edward and his wife, Elizabeth Blossom, play a key role in the formation of the founding families of New Jersey. Edward's grandson, Hartshorne Fitz Randolph, formed one of the first anti-slavery societies in New Jersey. His great-grandson, Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, was instrumental in the formation of Princeton University. Another great-grandson, Benjamin Fitz Randolph, built a desk upon which Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Edward and Richard Randolph Parry pioneered banking and land brokerage businesses in Minnesota. Evan Randolph Jr. was the president of the Philadelphia National Bank. Since the arrival of Edward Fitz Randolph Jr. in America, his descendants have included decorated war heroes, industrialists, noted physicians, bankers, lawyers, artisans, and four presidents of America (Gerald R. Ford, H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama).
This book is a gem for history buffs. The amount of research and work that must have gone into it boggles my mind. Zeigler not only notes each of the nine generations of the Fitz Randolph family in great detail but also manages to spin a narrative that is enjoyable to read. The author showcases the impact of the members of the Fitz Randolph family at various stages of American history, from the arrival of pilgrims to the 21st century.
What impressed me most was the religious and cultural impact of the Fitz Randolph family in the making of modern America. It also helped that Zeigler wrote the lives of the family members in such rich colors.
I will give this book 4 out of 4 stars. It is very informative and well-written. The pacing of the narrative is smooth, and it makes for an enjoyable read. Despite being a non-fictional historical novel, I enjoyed it thoroughly. Anyone interested in American history should read this. Even people not interested in the usual history books may end up enjoying this.
This book has gone through a professional edit. I found no grammatical errors. There are no explicit scenes or profanity. It's suitable for people of all ages.
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Unfaltering Trust
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
I would check this one out for sure! Thank you for this detailed review!