Life Gleanings by T. J. Macon
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"Life Gleanings" by T. J. Macon is a personal memoir written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's life experiences, particularly focusing on his childhood in Virginia during a time of significant historical change, including the impending Civil War. Macon's narrative is enriched with anecdotes and reflections on social customs, family life, and the political atmosphere, providing a lens into the life of a Southern plantation family. The opening
of "Life Gleanings" sets the stage for the author's recollections, beginning with his birth at "Fairfield," the family homestead by the Chicahominy River in Hanover County, Virginia. As the youngest of ten children, Macon reflects fondly on his childhood, detailing the warmth of family life, the hospitality of neighbors, and the role of slavery in their lives, illustrating the gentle society before the turmoil of the Civil War. He touches upon personal memories of education, the daily life in a rural Virginia community, and the gradual changes leading up to significant historical events that would profoundly affect him and his family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Macon, T. J. (Thomas Joseph), 1839-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | Life Gleanings |
| Credits |
Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate |
| Subject | Macon, T. J. (Thomas Joseph), 1839-1917 |
| Subject | Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Artillery. Richmond Howitzers |
| Subject | Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories |
| Subject | Richmond (Va.) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38167 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 279 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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