Project Gutenberg 2005-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 661 Watterson, Henry 1840 1921 Henry, Marse Marse Henry: An Autobiography (Volume 2) Produced by Curtis A. Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Marse Henry: An Autobiography (Volume 2)" by Henry Watterson is a historical account reflecting the author's experiences during the late 19th century. The narrative dives deep into the political, cultural, and social dynamics of his time, particularly in the United States, as Watterson recounts his interactions with prominent figures, his journey into Congress, and the various musical influences he encountered throughout his life. The opening portion of the autobiography introduces readers to Watterson's recollections of significant contemporaries, including Charles Sumner, a renowned abolitionist, and Carl Schurz, a German-American politician. Watterson narrates his initial perceptions and later friendships formed with these figures, offering insight into their personalities and political stances during a tumultuous period in American history. The text delves into Watterson's reluctance toward political office and the humorous incidents that accompany his early days in Congress, including a vivid account of a chaotic all-night session filled with revelry and mischief among his peers. Overall, the opening gives readers a glimpse into Watterson's life while establishing a compelling context for the political landscape he navigated. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Watterson, Henry, 1840-1921 Journalists -- Kentucky -- Biography E660 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 366995 2025-08-04T06:03:13.063441 text/html 364660 2015-02-21T10:08:16 text/html 2549906 2025-08-04T06:03:23.246341 application/epub+zip 2549778 2025-08-04T06:03:17.177427 application/epub+zip 218996 2025-08-04T06:03:15.131479 application/epub+zip 1532343 2025-08-04T06:03:27.967342 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1472665 2025-08-04T06:03:21.284377 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335742 2022-09-04T10:30:59.144689 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353556 2025-08-04T06:03:12.404389 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 353688 2015-02-21T10:08:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18497 2025-08-04T06:03:28.138396 application/rdf+xml 18259 2025-08-04T06:03:15.674382 image/jpeg 4113 2025-08-04T06:03:15.408393 image/jpeg 142902 2015-02-21T10:10:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 2446045 2015-02-21T10:10:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 2534480 2025-08-04T06:03:13.125391 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