Project Gutenberg 2014-07-20 Public domain in the USA. 500 Goodwin, Nat. C. (Nathaniel Carll) 1857 1919 Goodwin, Nathaniel Carll Goodwin, N. C. (Nathaniel Carll) 14019641 Nat Goodwin's Book Produced by Roberta Staehlin, Charlene Taylor, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Nat Goodwin's Book" by Nat C. Goodwin is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative is shaped around the life experiences of the author, a prominent American actor and comedian, detailing his career in the theater and the people he encountered along the way. The book promises insights into the theatrical world of the time, touching upon themes of fame, artistry, and personal relationships, particularly as they relate to Goodwin's multiple marriages and interactions with notable figures in the performing arts. The opening of the memoir begins with a preface in which Goodwin expresses his trepidation about writing an autobiography, acknowledging the challenge of writing about oneself in a way that feels genuine and engaging to readers. He reflects on his journey from a timid young boy reciting poetry at his school's commencement day to his burgeoning talent as a performer. The initial chapters highlight his determination to pursue acting despite societal expectations, his early influences, and the pivotal moments that led him to realize his dream of becoming a successful actor. Goodwin shares anecdotes from his formative years, including his obsession with the theater and his admiration for established actors of his time, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of both his personal and professional life in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46341/46341-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Actors -- Correspondence PN Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Biographies Category: American Literature 766934 2025-08-18T15:56:38.305411 text/html 719238 2024-10-24T09:02:28 text/html 3128922 2025-08-18T15:56:55.692351 application/epub+zip 3141369 2025-08-18T15:56:42.740361 application/epub+zip 359255 2025-08-18T15:56:40.473403 application/epub+zip 3393742 2025-08-18T15:57:04.119341 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2842071 2025-08-18T15:56:52.529326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 509580 2022-09-21T05:42:20.868702 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 589124 2025-08-18T15:56:36.167394 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 569159 2024-10-24T09:02:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16954 2025-08-18T15:57:04.337273 application/rdf+xml 10500 2025-08-18T15:56:40.658443 image/jpeg 1881 2025-08-18T15:56:40.565398 image/jpeg 3790084 2025-08-18T15:56:38.673391 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 en.wikipedia