Some Recollections of a Long Life - Couverture souple

Sherman, Edgar Jay

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1437122973 ISBN 13 : 9781437122978

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Some Recollections Of A Long Life is a memoir written by Edgar Jay Sherman in 1908. The book chronicles the author's life, from his childhood in New York to his experiences as a soldier in the Civil War, and his career as a lawyer and judge. Sherman provides a detailed account of his personal and professional life, including his involvement in politics and his friendships with prominent figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. The book offers a glimpse into life in the United States during the mid to late 19th century, and provides insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by individuals during this time. Overall, Some Recollections Of A Long Life is a fascinating historical document that offers a unique perspective on American life during an important period in the country's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

EiTTS. Chaptee I. Ancestry and Youth. Birth and forefathers. School days. Working on the farm. Teaching at Springfield, Vermont; at Cape Cod. Experience with Sidney Ellis. A prayer in school. Chaptek II. My Start in Life. Assaulted by mistake. Disappointment as regards entering college. Admitted to the Essex Bar. My first case. Partnership with Honorable Daniel Saunders, of Lawrence. My mothers death; her character. Marriage. As Clerk of the Police Court. Eall of the Pemberton Mills. O. S. Eowler examines my head. Chapter III. In the Civil War. I enlist as private, elected Captain in the 4:8th Massachusetts V. M. Departure. A burial at sea. Letter to a bereaved mother. Arrival in Louisiana. I leave hospital for Port Hudson. Assault of June 14th, 1863. Repulse and retreat. Brevetted major. Home by the Mississippi. Later service at Washington and Port Delaware.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1437122973
• ISBN 13: 9781437122978
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 344
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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