02222cam a22003133u 4500 8458 UtSlPG 20260610133222.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E660 Watterson, Henry, 1840-1921 Marse Henry: An Autobiography (Volume 1) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-07-01 Produced by Curtis A. Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Marse Henry: An Autobiography (Volume 1)" by Henry Watterson is a memoir written during the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life of Watterson, a prominent journalist and editor, as he reflects on his childhood, political experiences, and encounters with historical figures in mid-19th century America, particularly in the context of the Civil War and its aftermath. At the start of the autobiography, Watterson shares anecdotes from his early life in Washington, D.C., detailing how he grew up surrounded by significant political figures such as John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. He provides insight into the influential events of his youth, including his father’s political career and the family's ties to notable characters of that era. He emphasizes the vibrancy of the political atmosphere of Washington, the role of religion in his upbringing, and his early aspirations to be a literary figure, which ultimately led him into journalism instead. The opening sets the stage for a narrative filled with personal reflections interlaced with political history and illuminates Watterson's views on the events and personalities that shaped America during a tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Watterson, Henry, 1840-1921 Journalists -- Kentucky -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8458 50440 50440