Project Gutenberg 1996-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 122 Coke, Henry J. (Henry John) 1827 1916 Coke, Henry John Tracks of a Rolling Stone Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Transcribed from the 1905 Smith, Elder, & Co. edition by David Price. Second proofed by Margaret Price "Tracks of a Rolling Stone" by Henry J. Coke is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The narrative offers a reflective account of the author's early life, characterized by vivid reminiscences of childhood experiences and connections to historical events and notable figures of his time. Through engaging storytelling, Coke explores themes of memory, childhood innocence, and the transition into adulthood while sharing anecdotes from his own life, including encounters with royalty and military figures. The opening of the memoir sets a contemplative tone as Coke muses about the fleeting nature of childhood memories and their validity. He begins by questioning the nature of our recollections and pondering the significance of early experiences. As he recounts his first memories surrounding the death of King George IV, along with humorous anecdotes from his childhood interactions at his father's estate, the vibrant details draw readers into his youth. The initial chapters present a tapestry of significant life moments, blending humor with poignant reflection, as the author transitions from innocent observations of the world to the realities of life, including education and family affiliations. The blend of light-hearted storytelling and introspective insights suggests that readers will find both entertainment and contemplation in the pages ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Coke, Henry J. (Henry John), 1827-1916 West (U.S.) -- Description and travel PR Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Language & Communication Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography 654085 653949 2024-10-01T05:55:03.345465 2023-10-01T05:26:31.447433 text/html text/html 673243 2012-11-08T14:35:11 text/html 441233 2012-11-08T14:42:56 text/html application/zip 518435 2024-10-01T05:55:13.379420 application/epub+zip 526710 2024-10-01T05:55:06.825447 application/epub+zip 334305 2024-10-01T05:55:05.351432 application/epub+zip 773608 2024-10-01T05:55:19.112359 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 724322 2024-10-01T05:55:12.474412 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 507207 2022-09-01T06:06:25.812794 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 631368 631283 2024-10-01T05:55:02.348462 2023-10-01T05:26:30.718418 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 631032 2012-11-08T14:34:29 text/plain; charset=utf-8 257771 2012-11-08T14:42:55 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19951 2024-10-01T05:55:19.243378 application/rdf+xml 13431 2024-10-01T05:55:05.994429 image/jpeg 3783 2024-10-01T05:55:05.700534 image/jpeg 512763 2024-10-01T05:55:03.412461 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog