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LoC No.: 18015999

Title: John Porter Fort: A Memorial, and Personal Reminiscences

Note: Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "John Porter Fort: A Memorial, and Personal Reminiscences" by John Porter Fort is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The text explores the life, achievements, and contributions of John Porter Fort, particularly his significant impact on the state of Georgia through agricultural innovations, notably the introduction of artesian wells which improved health conditions in the region. The memoir is presented through reminiscences dictated by Fort himself, shedding light on both personal and public aspects of his life. At the start of the memoir, the author provides a foreword that reflects on his father's life and accomplishments. The opening portions detail John P. Fort's early influences growing up in Georgia, including the relationship with his parents, particularly his father's medical career and his mother's nurturing spirit. It then transitions into Fort's early interests in nature and his formative experiences, including his education and observations during his childhood. By sharing anecdotes about his upbringing, military service, and his determination to improve the living conditions in Georgia, the memoir sets the stage for an exploration of his later scientific contributions and entrepreneurial ventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fort, John Porter, 1841-1917

Editor: Fort, Martha Fannin, 1885-

EBook No.: 48703

Published: Apr 14, 2015

Downloads: 155

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate

Subject: Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)

Subject: Fort, John Porter, 1841-1917

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 18015999

Title: John Porter Fort: A Memorial, and Personal Reminiscences

Note: Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "John Porter Fort: A Memorial, and Personal Reminiscences" by John Porter Fort is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The text explores the life, achievements, and contributions of John Porter Fort, particularly his significant impact on the state of Georgia through agricultural innovations, notably the introduction of artesian wells which improved health conditions in the region. The memoir is presented through reminiscences dictated by Fort himself, shedding light on both personal and public aspects of his life. At the start of the memoir, the author provides a foreword that reflects on his father's life and accomplishments. The opening portions detail John P. Fort's early influences growing up in Georgia, including the relationship with his parents, particularly his father's medical career and his mother's nurturing spirit. It then transitions into Fort's early interests in nature and his formative experiences, including his education and observations during his childhood. By sharing anecdotes about his upbringing, military service, and his determination to improve the living conditions in Georgia, the memoir sets the stage for an exploration of his later scientific contributions and entrepreneurial ventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fort, John Porter, 1841-1917

Editor: Fort, Martha Fannin, 1885-

EBook No.: 48703

Published: Apr 14, 2015

Downloads: 155

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate

Subject: Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)

Subject: Fort, John Porter, 1841-1917

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.