Memoir of a Brother by Thomas Hughes
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"Memoir of a Brother" by Thomas Hughes is a heartfelt memoir written in the late 19th century. The book reflects on the life of the author's brother, focusing on the values of humility, virtue, and the quiet strength embodied by many English men of their time. Set against the backdrop of English society, it serves as a tribute not only to the author's brother but to a generation of individuals who live
their lives with dignity and purpose. The opening of this memoir introduces the reader to the life of George Hughes, the author's brother, beginning with his early years in a quaint Berkshire village. The narrator shares vivid anecdotes from their childhood, highlighting their close bond and the stark contrasts in their personalities—one being quietly resilient while the other is more forthright. These early experiences set the stage for George’s developing character and offer insight into the values imparted by their family, emphasizing courage, duty, and integrity against the backdrop of their upbringing. Throughout these initial reflections, the reader is drawn into a narrative that promises warmth and admiration infused with personal and familial history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hughes, Thomas, 1822-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title | Memoir of a Brother |
| Credits |
Produced by WebRover, Peter Vachuska, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Hughes, George E., 1821-1872 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58795 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 372 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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