This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 03020620
Title:
The Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond, Early recollections
Vivid portrayal of Amusing Scenes
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Diane Monico, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Library of Congress.)
Summary: "The Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond, Early Recollections" by Robert Arnold is a collection of personal recollections and historical accounts written in the late 19th century. The narrative primarily focuses on the Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond in Virginia, exploring their historical significance, ecology, and cultural anecdotes. Arnold's work offers readers insights into both personal experiences and broader historical contexts, enriching the understanding of these unique geographical features. The opening of the book introduces us to Arnold’s motivations for writing: to provide an account of the Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond as he remembers them, while also seeking some financial assistance due to his physical limitations. He reflects on the swamp's value during Washington's time and shares personal anecdotes, including stories of runaway slaves finding refuge in its dense woods. As he begins to describe the swamp's environment and its fascinating history, Arnold emphasizes the mystical and intriguing aspects that define both the landscape and the lives intertwined with it. The reader is presented with a blend of historical narrative and personal storytelling that evokes a sense of place and nostalgia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Arnold, Robert
EBook No.: 20186
Published: Dec 26, 2006
Downloads: 252
Language: English
Subject: Dismal Swamp (N.C. and Va.)
Subject: Drummond, Lake (Va.)
LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03020620
Title:
The Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond, Early recollections
Vivid portrayal of Amusing Scenes
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Diane Monico, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Library of Congress.)
Summary: "The Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond, Early Recollections" by Robert Arnold is a collection of personal recollections and historical accounts written in the late 19th century. The narrative primarily focuses on the Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond in Virginia, exploring their historical significance, ecology, and cultural anecdotes. Arnold's work offers readers insights into both personal experiences and broader historical contexts, enriching the understanding of these unique geographical features. The opening of the book introduces us to Arnold’s motivations for writing: to provide an account of the Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond as he remembers them, while also seeking some financial assistance due to his physical limitations. He reflects on the swamp's value during Washington's time and shares personal anecdotes, including stories of runaway slaves finding refuge in its dense woods. As he begins to describe the swamp's environment and its fascinating history, Arnold emphasizes the mystical and intriguing aspects that define both the landscape and the lives intertwined with it. The reader is presented with a blend of historical narrative and personal storytelling that evokes a sense of place and nostalgia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Arnold, Robert
EBook No.: 20186
Published: Dec 26, 2006
Downloads: 252
Language: English
Subject: Dismal Swamp (N.C. and Va.)
Subject: Drummond, Lake (Va.)
LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.