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Title: My Memories of Eighty Years
Alternate Title: My Memories of 80 Years
Note: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "My Memories of Eighty Years" by Chauncey M. Depew is a historical memoir likely written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's life experiences, providing insights into various significant historical events and notable figures he encountered over his long life, reflecting on personal and societal developments during his time. The opening of the memoir introduces Depew’s motivation for writing—his friends' encouragement to compile the stories and recollections he has gathered throughout his life. He recalls his childhood in Peekskill, New York, highlighting key influences such as his education at Peekskill Academy and Yale, the community's values, and the notable figures of his youth. The narrative sets the stage for a broader exploration of his interactions with prominent individuals and events as he moves into public life and reflects on the formative experiences that shaped his character and career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Depew, Chauncey M. (Chauncey Mitchell), 1834-1928
EBook No.: 2045
Published: Jan 1, 2000
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: Biography
Subject: United States -- History -- 1865-1921
Subject: Depew, Chauncey M. (Chauncey Mitchell), 1834-1928
LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: My Memories of Eighty Years
Alternate Title: My Memories of 80 Years
Note: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "My Memories of Eighty Years" by Chauncey M. Depew is a historical memoir likely written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's life experiences, providing insights into various significant historical events and notable figures he encountered over his long life, reflecting on personal and societal developments during his time. The opening of the memoir introduces Depew’s motivation for writing—his friends' encouragement to compile the stories and recollections he has gathered throughout his life. He recalls his childhood in Peekskill, New York, highlighting key influences such as his education at Peekskill Academy and Yale, the community's values, and the notable figures of his youth. The narrative sets the stage for a broader exploration of his interactions with prominent individuals and events as he moves into public life and reflects on the formative experiences that shaped his character and career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Depew, Chauncey M. (Chauncey Mitchell), 1834-1928
EBook No.: 2045
Published: Jan 1, 2000
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: Biography
Subject: United States -- History -- 1865-1921
Subject: Depew, Chauncey M. (Chauncey Mitchell), 1834-1928
LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.