Project Gutenberg 1996-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 252 Coke, Henry J. (Henry John) 1827 1916 Coke, Henry John Tracks of a Rolling Stone Transcribed from the 1905 Smith, Elder, & Co. edition by David Price. Second proofed by Margaret Price "Tracks of a Rolling Stone" by Henry J. Coke is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The narrative offers a reflective account of the author's early life, characterized by vivid reminiscences of childhood experiences and connections to historical events and notable figures of his time. Through engaging storytelling, Coke explores themes of memory, childhood innocence, and the transition into adulthood while sharing anecdotes from his own life, including encounters with royalty and military figures. The opening of the memoir sets a contemplative tone as Coke muses about the fleeting nature of childhood memories and their validity. He begins by questioning the nature of our recollections and pondering the significance of early experiences. As he recounts his first memories surrounding the death of King George IV, along with humorous anecdotes from his childhood interactions at his father's estate, the vibrant details draw readers into his youth. The initial chapters present a tapestry of significant life moments, blending humor with poignant reflection, as the author transitions from innocent observations of the world to the realities of life, including education and family affiliations. The blend of light-hearted storytelling and introspective insights suggests that readers will find both entertainment and contemplation in the pages ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Coke, Henry J. (Henry John), 1827-1916 West (U.S.) -- Description and travel PR Text Category: Biographies 654208 2025-07-01T05:34:42.697979 text/html 673243 2012-11-08T14:35:11 text/html 441233 2012-11-08T14:42:56 text/html application/zip 518487 2025-07-01T05:34:51.504968 application/epub+zip 526679 2025-07-01T05:34:45.706958 application/epub+zip 334286 2025-07-01T05:34:44.476945 application/epub+zip 773586 2025-07-01T05:34:56.541943 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 724322 2025-07-01T05:34:50.701933 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 507207 2022-09-01T06:06:25.812794 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 631368 2025-07-01T05:34:42.010005 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 631032 2012-11-08T14:34:29 text/plain; charset=utf-8 257771 2012-11-08T14:42:55 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18949 2025-07-01T05:34:56.664918 application/rdf+xml 13431 2025-07-01T05:34:44.964948 image/jpeg 3783 2025-07-01T05:34:44.717972 image/jpeg 512805 2025-07-01T05:34:42.756967 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