Marse henry an autobiography of a pencil

AuthorWatterson, Henry, 1840-1921Title Marse Henry: An Autobiography, Complete Note Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Credits Produced by Curtis A. Weyant, David Widger and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team Summary "Marse Henry: An Autobiography, Complete" by Henry Watterson is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the life of the author, exploring significant events, influential political figures, and the social atmosphere of the time in America. It provides personal reflections and insights into Watterson's upbringing during a politically charged era, particularly focusing on his experiences during his early years in Washington and his observations of major political developments. The opening of "Marse Henry" introduces Henry Watterson's early life. He recounts his birth in Washington, D.C., against a backdrop of major political figures and events, such as the presidencies of John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Watterson's narrative reflects on his family background, particularly his father's political career, and the strong influence of religious sentiment in his youth. He details his fascination with politics and ambition for literary success, setting the stage for a rich and nuanced examination of his journey through a turbulent historical landscape, underscored by the impending Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) LanguageEnglishLoC ClassE660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)Subject Watterson, Henry, 1840-1921 Subject Journalists -- Kentucky -- Biography CategoryTextEBook-No.8460Release DateJul 1, 2005Most Recently UpdatedJun 21, 2020Copyright StatusPublic domain in the USA.Downloads91 downloads in the last 30 days.Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!