The Life and Adventures of Nat Love by Nat Love

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Author Love, Nat, 1854-1921
Title The Life and Adventures of Nat Love
Better Known in the Cattle Country as "Deadwood Dick"
Note Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Life and Adventures of Nat Love" by Nat Love is a historical autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the life story of Nat Love, also known as "Deadwood Dick," exploring his experiences from slavery, through his adventures as a cowboy, to a career as a Pullman porter. The text offers a vivid portrayal of African American life in the "Wild West," emphasizing themes of resilience, freedom, and the harsh realities of frontier life. At the start of the narrative, Nat Love reflects on his early life as a child born into slavery on a plantation in Tennessee, where he learned to fend for himself amid the oppressive conditions faced by his family. He shares humorous anecdotes from his childhood, including a comical episode involving wine that illustrates the innocent mischief of youth. As the story unfolds, he hints at the more serious undertones of his experiences, including the brutality of slavery and the impacts of the Civil War on his life. This opening sets the tone for a heartfelt recounting of overcoming adversity, navigating the tumultuous landscape of post-war America, and embracing a life filled with adventure and trials as he transitions from boyhood to adulthood and the cowboy life that awaits him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Subject West (U.S.) -- Biography
Subject Love, Nat, 1854-1921
Subject African American cowboys -- West (U.S.) -- Biography
Subject Cowboys -- West (U.S.) -- Biography
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EBook-No. 21634
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Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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