02429cam a22003253u 4500 20186 UtSlPG 20260610133452.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03020620 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F206 Arnold, Robert The Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond, Early recollections : Vivid portrayal of Amusing Scenes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-12-26 Produced by Bryan Ness, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress.) "The Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond, Early Recollections" by Robert Arnold is a collection of personal recollections and historical accounts written in the late 19th century. The narrative primarily focuses on the Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond in Virginia, exploring their historical significance, ecology, and cultural anecdotes. Arnold's work offers readers insights into both personal experiences and broader historical contexts, enriching the understanding of these unique geographical features. The opening of the book introduces us to Arnold’s motivations for writing: to provide an account of the Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond as he remembers them, while also seeking some financial assistance due to his physical limitations. He reflects on the swamp's value during Washington's time and shares personal anecdotes, including stories of runaway slaves finding refuge in its dense woods. As he begins to describe the swamp's environment and its fascinating history, Arnold emphasizes the mystical and intriguing aspects that define both the landscape and the lives intertwined with it. The reader is presented with a blend of historical narrative and personal storytelling that evokes a sense of place and nostalgia. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dismal Swamp (N.C. and Va.) Drummond, Lake (Va.) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20186 61471 61471