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LoC No.: 28006587
Title:
Peter Parley's Own Story
From the Personal Narrative of the Late Samuel G. Goodrich, ("Peter Parley")
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Peter Parley's Own Story" by Samuel G. Goodrich is an autobiographical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences growing up in Ridgefield, Connecticut, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It vividly describes his childhood, the society of his time, and the events that shaped his life, including the influence of his family and community. The opening of the book introduces readers to Ridgefield, a picturesque town characterized by a landscape of hills and valleys. Goodrich shares memories of his family background, specifically his father's role as a minister, and provides a nostalgic glimpse into life during his childhood—like attending school under the guidance of Aunt Delight and adventures in the surrounding countryside. He paints a rich portrait of his community, emphasizing communal values, the importance of family, and the simplicity of rural life, all while foreshadowing his later literary career as "Peter Parley." This warm recollection sets the tone for a reflection on a bygone era full of innocence, curiosity, and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860
EBook No.: 45165
Published: Mar 18, 2014
Downloads: 229
Language: English
Subject: Historians -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860
Subject: Ridgefield (Conn. : Town)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 28006587
Title:
Peter Parley's Own Story
From the Personal Narrative of the Late Samuel G. Goodrich, ("Peter Parley")
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Peter Parley's Own Story" by Samuel G. Goodrich is an autobiographical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences growing up in Ridgefield, Connecticut, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It vividly describes his childhood, the society of his time, and the events that shaped his life, including the influence of his family and community. The opening of the book introduces readers to Ridgefield, a picturesque town characterized by a landscape of hills and valleys. Goodrich shares memories of his family background, specifically his father's role as a minister, and provides a nostalgic glimpse into life during his childhood—like attending school under the guidance of Aunt Delight and adventures in the surrounding countryside. He paints a rich portrait of his community, emphasizing communal values, the importance of family, and the simplicity of rural life, all while foreshadowing his later literary career as "Peter Parley." This warm recollection sets the tone for a reflection on a bygone era full of innocence, curiosity, and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860
EBook No.: 45165
Published: Mar 18, 2014
Downloads: 229
Language: English
Subject: Historians -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860
Subject: Ridgefield (Conn. : Town)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.