The Pickett, Thomas Edward 1841-1913 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Quest for a Lost Race" by Thomas Edward Pickett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents the theory proposed by ethnologist Paul B. Du Chaillu, which claims that contemporary English-speaking people are more closely descended from Scandinavians than from Teutonic tribes. The author discusses the cultural, historical, and genealogical implications of this theory, particularly in relation to Kentuckians. At the start of the text, Pickett describes the welcoming atmosphere of Maysville, Kentucky, where the prominent explorer Du Chaillu was once celebrated for his discoveries. He captures the essence of this community and their deep-rooted traditions, as they participated in a heated discussion regarding their ancestry and cultural identity. The narrative explores Du Chaillu's experiences in Kentucky, drawing parallels between the social customs and traits of Kentuckians and those of their Scandinavian ancestors. Through this lens, the book sets the stage for a broader examination of race, identity, and cultural heritage in American society, particularly in the context of historical migrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-12-11 Produced by David Garcia, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) Original publication data not identified Names, Personal -- English National characteristics, English Ethnology -- Great Britain Kentucky -- Social life and customs Du Chaillu, Paul B. (Paul Belloni), 1835-1903 Scandinavians -- England F396 GN Original publication data not identified 07013002 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47627 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47627 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134108.0 47627