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Title:
The Memories of Fifty Years
Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest
Note: Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Memories of Fifty Years" by W. H. Sparks is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to capture the author's memories over half a century, focusing on significant biographical sketches of notable Americans and anecdotes from his experiences largely centered in the southwestern United States. Sparks' narrative intertwines personal recollections with broader historical themes, potentially making it particularly engaging for those interested in American history and regional developments. The opening of the work sets a reflective tone as Sparks recounts his early memories connected to the settlement of Middle Georgia, influenced significantly by the stories of his grandmother, who was deeply entwined with the Revolutionary War era. He introduces key figures from that timeframe, such as his grandfather, Colonel David Love, and paints a vivid backdrop of the struggles between Loyalists and Patriots during the war. With anecdotes that reveal both personal and historical dimensions, the beginning emphasizes family history and the author's observations on society, politics, and character, suggesting a rich exploration of the past through the lens of a lifetime of experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sparks, W. H. (William Henry), 1800-1882
EBook No.: 15872
Published: May 20, 2005
Downloads: 101
Language: English
Subject: Southwest, Old -- History
Subject: United States -- Biography
Subject: Georgia -- History -- 1775-1865
LoCC: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Memories of Fifty Years
Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest
Note: Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Memories of Fifty Years" by W. H. Sparks is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to capture the author's memories over half a century, focusing on significant biographical sketches of notable Americans and anecdotes from his experiences largely centered in the southwestern United States. Sparks' narrative intertwines personal recollections with broader historical themes, potentially making it particularly engaging for those interested in American history and regional developments. The opening of the work sets a reflective tone as Sparks recounts his early memories connected to the settlement of Middle Georgia, influenced significantly by the stories of his grandmother, who was deeply entwined with the Revolutionary War era. He introduces key figures from that timeframe, such as his grandfather, Colonel David Love, and paints a vivid backdrop of the struggles between Loyalists and Patriots during the war. With anecdotes that reveal both personal and historical dimensions, the beginning emphasizes family history and the author's observations on society, politics, and character, suggesting a rich exploration of the past through the lens of a lifetime of experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sparks, W. H. (William Henry), 1800-1882
EBook No.: 15872
Published: May 20, 2005
Downloads: 101
Language: English
Subject: Southwest, Old -- History
Subject: United States -- Biography
Subject: Georgia -- History -- 1775-1865
LoCC: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.