My Life: or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson by George Thompson
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| Author | Thompson, George, 1823- |
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| Title |
My Life: or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson
Being the Auto-Biography of an Author. Written by Himself. |
| Alternate Title | My Life: or the Adventures of George Thompson |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Matt Whittaker, Suzanne Shell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "My Life: or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson" by George Thompson is an autobiographical work written in the mid-19th century. This narrative details the life and experiences of the author, including his encounters with various hardships, triumphs, and the vibrant literary scene of his time. The book promises an engaging account of Thompson's personal adventures as he navigates through different stages of his life, reflecting on his relationships and the societal challenges he faces. At the start of the narrative, George Thompson introduces readers to his life, beginning with reflections on his childhood after the death of his parents. Living under the control of a cruel uncle and aunt, he finds solace in reading and writing, driving him to dream of independence. A pivotal moment occurs when he runs away, leading to his initiation into the relentless realities of city life as a young adult. Thompson encounters various characters, such as the notorious Jack Slack, and gets drawn into a tumultuous adventure filled with moral dilemmas, relationships, and personal growth, setting the stage for the events to unfold throughout the autobiography. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Thompson, George, 1823- |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28635 |
| Release Date | Apr 29, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 63 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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