A Backward Glance at Eighty: Recollections & Comment by Charles A. Murdock
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"A Backward Glance at Eighty: Recollections & Comment" by Charles A. Murdock is a memoir written during the early 20th century. The book offers a reflective account of the author's life and experiences, particularly focusing on his early years in New England and subsequent life in California, providing insights into historical and social contexts of that time. The opening of the memoir begins with a dedication to Murdock's friends and is framed
as a tribute to his contributions to liberal religion. It introduces his childhood memories, alternating between life on his grandfather’s farm in Massachusetts and the bustling environment of the Pemberton House in Boston, where his father worked as a tavern keeper. Murdock shares vivid anecdotes about family life, the local economy based on industries like comb-making, and his early education. His reflections also touch upon significant events and characters in his youth, showcasing the simplicity and happiness of rural life while foreshadowing his later journey to California, thus setting the stage for a broader exploration of his life's narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Murdock, Charles A. (Charles Albert), 1841-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Backward Glance at Eighty: Recollections & Comment |
| Alternate Title | A Backward Glance at 80: Recollections and Comment |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Bob Beard and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | San Francisco (Calif.) |
| Subject | Business -- California |
| Subject | Law -- Political aspects -- California |
| Subject | Mines and mineral resources -- California |
| Subject | Murdock, Charles A. (Charles Albert), 1841-1928 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12911 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 551 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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