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Title: The Gentleman from Everywhere
Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Gentleman from Everywhere" by James Henry Foss is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles the author’s tumultuous journey through life, as he faces adversities from his very beginning, characterized by poverty and hardship in a rural setting. The protagonist, born into a struggling family impacted by financial turmoil, embarks on a metaphorical "voyage" that takes him across various stages of life and societal roles, notably that of a clergyman and educator. At the start of the novel, the narrator reflects on his difficult birth amidst the struggles of his family in a log hut, battling both physical and emotional storms that foreshadow his challenging life. He recounts a series of hardships faced by his family—sickness, famine, and the relentless pursuit of survival. The opening chapters depict a world filled with trials, ranging from the primal struggles of rural life to the enchanting yet tumultuous adventures of youth. Through vivid imagery and poignant storytelling, Foss paints a picture of resilience while introducing themes of faith, struggle, and aspiration, setting the stage for a broader exploration of life's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Foss, James Henry, 1841-
EBook No.: 12193
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 255
Language: English
Subject: Autobiographies
Subject: Foss, James Henry, 1841-
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Gentleman from Everywhere
Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Gentleman from Everywhere" by James Henry Foss is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles the author’s tumultuous journey through life, as he faces adversities from his very beginning, characterized by poverty and hardship in a rural setting. The protagonist, born into a struggling family impacted by financial turmoil, embarks on a metaphorical "voyage" that takes him across various stages of life and societal roles, notably that of a clergyman and educator. At the start of the novel, the narrator reflects on his difficult birth amidst the struggles of his family in a log hut, battling both physical and emotional storms that foreshadow his challenging life. He recounts a series of hardships faced by his family—sickness, famine, and the relentless pursuit of survival. The opening chapters depict a world filled with trials, ranging from the primal struggles of rural life to the enchanting yet tumultuous adventures of youth. Through vivid imagery and poignant storytelling, Foss paints a picture of resilience while introducing themes of faith, struggle, and aspiration, setting the stage for a broader exploration of life's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Foss, James Henry, 1841-
EBook No.: 12193
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 255
Language: English
Subject: Autobiographies
Subject: Foss, James Henry, 1841-
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.