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Memories Of Eighty Years: Auto Sketches, Random Notes And Reminiscences (1912)

Memories Of Eighty Years: Auto Sketches, Random Notes And Reminiscences (1912)

Hollister, John Hamilcar

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Biographies GeneralLetters & Essays19th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1164125281
ISBN13: 9781164125280
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memories of Eighty Years is a book written by John Hamilcar Hollister and published in 1912. The book is a collection of auto sketches, random notes, and reminiscences that span Hollister's life up until that point. Hollister was born in 1832 and lived through many significant events in American history, including the Civil War and the industrial revolution. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period of Hollister's life. The first section covers his childhood and early years, including his family's move from Connecticut to Ohio. The second section covers his time as a student at Oberlin College, where he studied law and became involved in the abolitionist movement. The third section covers Hollister's experiences during the Civil War, where he served as a captain in the Union Army. He describes in detail his experiences in battles such as Shiloh and Vicksburg, as well as his interactions with other soldiers and officers. The fourth section covers Hollister's post-war life, including his work as a lawyer and his involvement in local politics. He also writes about his travels throughout the United States and Europe. Throughout the book, Hollister reflects on his life and the world around him. He writes about his thoughts on religion, politics, and society, as well as his observations on the changes occurring in the world. Overall, Memories of Eighty Years is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who lived through many significant events in American history. Hollister's writing is engaging and insightful, and the book provides a unique perspective on the world during a time of great change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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