Project Gutenberg 2011-03-21 Public domain in the USA. 260 Reid, Elizabeth Hyde Reid, Elizabeth Mayne Reid: A Memoir of his Life Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Mayne Reid: A Memoir of his Life" by Elizabeth Hyde Reid is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This work details the life of Mayne Reid, an Irish adventure novelist and soldier, exploring both his literary contributions as well as his experiences in war. The memoir highlights his journey from his early life in Ireland to his emigration to America, and provides insight into his dynamic personality and the influences that shaped him. The opening of the memoir introduces Mayne Reid's early years, emphasizing his upbringing in a well-educated family and his initial aspirations toward joining the clergy, which ultimately did not align with his adventurous spirit. The narrative captures his adventurous childhood, a yearning for travel, and his subsequent journey to America, where he navigates various occupations, including teaching and writing. Additionally, the text touches on his notable encounters, such as his friendship with Edgar Allan Poe, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of Reid's life as both a literary figure and a soldier during the Mexican-American War. This portion provides a rich background that supports the memoir's dual focus on Reid's literary legacy and personal adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883 PR Text Category: Biographies 277262 2025-09-14T11:55:36.611571 text/html 284904 2011-03-21T10:44:42 text/html 566932 2025-09-14T11:55:43.844591 application/epub+zip 569843 2025-09-14T11:55:39.895533 application/epub+zip 163952 2025-09-14T11:55:38.628552 application/epub+zip 751826 2025-09-14T11:55:46.706495 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 732367 2025-09-14T11:55:42.988519 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270774 2022-09-16T10:18:32.558352 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247778 2025-09-14T11:55:36.028580 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 247629 2011-03-21T10:44:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17452 2025-09-14T11:55:46.825535 application/rdf+xml 15550 2025-09-14T11:55:39.112591 image/jpeg 3892 2025-09-14T11:55:38.870560 image/jpeg 512632 2011-03-21T10:44:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 96801 2011-03-21T10:44:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 594955 2025-09-14T11:55:36.641553 application/octet-stream application/zip 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