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Train, George Francis
1829
1904
Train, G. F. (George Francis)
02026526
My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands, Dictated in My Seventy-Fourth Year
My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands, Dictated in My 74th Year
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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"My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands, Dictated in My Seventy-Fourth Year" by George Francis Train is an autobiography written in the early 20th century, precisely 1902. The book chronicles the extraordinary life of Train, a prominent businessman and adventurer known for his eccentric personality and notable contributions to transportation and commerce during the 19th century. Train's narrative offers insight into his significant achievements, personal experiences, and reflections on society, encapsulating a fascinating journey through various states and countries. At the start of the autobiography, Train reflects on his childhood memories, detailing the traumatic experience of losing his entire family to a yellow fever epidemic in New Orleans when he was just four years old. Orphaned and sent to live with his grandmother in Massachusetts, he recounts vivid memories of his early life, including his travels, labor on a farm, and determination to forge a successful path for himself. The opening sets the tone for Train's rambling yet compelling storytelling style, as he prepares to share the unfolding events of a life steeped in both triumph and struggle, including significant historical contexts and personal anecdotes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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