Big Uncle: the Saga of Martin Van Buren Bates |
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| Author:
| Chaltas, David |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4927-9581-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.95 |
Book Description:
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BIG UNCLE: The Saga of Martin Van Buren Bates is the story of the Kentucky Giant and Anna H. Swan, the Nova Scotia Giantess. Seen through the eyes of an unknown former student of Martin, the story reveals the life and times of Martin Van Buren Bates and his eight feet, one inch tall wife. Born in an area known as Kona, Kentucky, Big Uncle was the twelfth child of John and Sarah Bates. Martin became a teacher, captain in the confederate army, and traveled the world in different...
More DescriptionBIG UNCLE: The Saga of Martin Van Buren Bates is the story of the Kentucky Giant and Anna H. Swan, the Nova Scotia Giantess. Seen through the eyes of an unknown former student of Martin, the story reveals the life and times of Martin Van Buren Bates and his eight feet, one inch tall wife. Born in an area known as Kona, Kentucky, Big Uncle was the twelfth child of John and Sarah Bates. Martin became a teacher, captain in the confederate army, and traveled the world in different circuses. On one excursion he met Anna and the legend of the Giant Couple was born. They were married in England and the wedding was sponsored by the Queen. She even gave them gold watches to match their size and Anna received a brooch along with other finery. Follow their unique true story as seen through a distant relative who is proud to call Martin, 'Big Uncle'.