Peter Parley's Own Story by Samuel G. Goodrich
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About this eBook
| Author | Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860 |
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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") |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historians -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860 |
| Subject | Ridgefield (Conn. : Town) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45165 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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