02187cam a22003133u 4500 8460 UtSlPG 20260610133222.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E660 Watterson, Henry, 1840-1921 Marse Henry: An Autobiography, Complete 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, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Original publication data not identified Watterson, Henry, 1840-1921 Journalists -- Kentucky -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8460 50442 50442