{"product_id":"a-cornucopia-of-packs","title":"A Cornucopia of Packs","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this captivating exploration of family history, Jeffrey Pack embarks on a journey through time, unveiling the tapestry of the Pack family over the centuries. With an informal charm, he illustrates how the pursuit of genealogy can become an irresistible passion. Jeffrey's own quest took him back 250 years, yet along the way, he stumbled upon many bearers of the Pack name who, though likely kin, remained just beyond the reach of definitive connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe broader chronicle of the Pack lineage stretches back half a millennium, featuring notable figures such as Sir Christopher Pack, the distinguished Lord Mayor of London in 1654 and confidant of Oliver Cromwell; Sir Denis Pack, second only to Wellington as a hero of Waterloo; and Thomas Pack of the renowned Whitechapel Bell Foundry. The saga includes Packs who ventured to the United States and beyond, those who found themselves in workhouses, a possible Mormon Pack, and even a Barnardo’s Pack—each thread weaving into the rich fabric of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeffrey masterfully places these vibrant characters within the grander narrative of their times, revealing the roles they played in the unfolding drama of history. He delves into the story of Egerton, a Kentish village where the Pack surname flourished, nurturing generations of Packs over the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a delightful and enlightening voyage through the annals of English social history. It offers present-day descendants of the Pack family a window into their past while providing an engaging read for anyone captivated by the echoes of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodfield Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":67001325682992,"sku":"9781846831041","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/a-cornucopia-of-packs","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}