Recollections Of A Varied Life (1910)

By George Cary Eggleston

Book Overview

""Recollections Of A Varied Life"" is a memoir written by George Cary Eggleston and published in 1910. The book chronicles Eggleston's life from his childhood in Indiana to his career as a journalist and author in New York City. Eggleston discusses his early years as a printer's apprentice and his experiences as a soldier during the Civil War. He also recounts his travels throughout Europe and his interactions with notable figures such as Mark Twain and William Dean Howells. Throughout the book, Eggleston provides insights into the social, political, and cultural climate of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The memoir offers a unique perspective on American life and culture during this time period and provides readers with a glimpse into the personal life of one of America's most prolific writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120688140
• ISBN13: 9781120688149
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"