Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2006-11-09 Public domain in the USA. 323 Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing) 1835 1914 09028140 Something of Men I Have Known With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective E-text prepared by an anonymous volunteer "Something of Men I Have Known" by Adlai E. Stevenson is a collection of personal reflections and historical observations written in the early 20th century. The author shares vivid accounts of significant figures and events he experienced, particularly during his political career from the Civil War era to the late 1800s. The text likely provides insights into the political landscape and notable personalities of that time, focusing on themes of law, governance, and personal anecdotes. The opening of the book establishes Stevenson's intention to share candid memories about influential men and pivotal moments he has witnessed over the past thirty years. He emphasizes how the country evolved after the Civil War, the importance of prominent statesmen like Lincoln, and the dynamics of the legal profession during that period. Stevenson reflects on the sociability among lawyers, the art of oratory, and the unique political climate, gathering narratives that underscore the interplay between personal relationships and public affairs. His writing suggests an intent to document a transformative era in American history while illuminating the characters who shaped it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States -- Biography United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1933 E660 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 970036 2025-08-08T10:32:28.098113 text/html 969857 2025-01-08T11:11:58.813443 text/html 458685 2025-08-08T10:32:39.239060 application/epub+zip 472885 2025-08-08T10:32:31.496079 application/epub+zip 449880 2025-08-08T10:32:30.183126 application/epub+zip 762576 2025-08-08T10:32:45.376020 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 719665 2025-08-08T10:32:38.352040 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 610128 2022-09-09T11:01:44.337045 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 916915 2025-08-08T10:32:27.483088 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 916827 2007-05-30T06:16:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17466 2025-08-08T10:32:45.504006 application/rdf+xml 12877 2025-08-08T10:32:30.681067 image/jpeg 3000 2025-08-08T10:32:30.431067 image/jpeg 351516 2007-05-30T06:18:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 453704 2025-08-08T10:32:28.167165 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia