02139cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324500120015326400510016530000470021633600260026333700260028933800360031550000310035150800780038252011700046053400450163065300510167565300390172685600430176599900170180822030UtSlPG20260610133516.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aLeland, Charles Godfrey,d1824-190310aMemoirs 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-07-09  aTranscribed from the 1894 London William Heinemann edition by David Price  a"Memoirs" by Charles Godfrey Leland is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The book reflects on Leland's life experiences and memories, including his family background, childhood in Philadelphia, and his interactions with prominent figures of his time. The author aims to provide an intimate glimpse into his personal development and the society he lived in, showcasing a mix of historical events and personal anecdotes.  At the start of the memoir, Leland explains the context of his writing and outlines his intent to capture the essence of his life experiences accurately. He recalls his birthplace and early life in Philadelphia, enriched by engaging experiences with influential figures like General Lafayette and memories tied to familial connections from the Revolutionary War. The narrative evolves through his various educational experiences, the cultural milieu of Philadelphia, and influences from both his parents and noteworthy personalities surrounding him. Leland's vivid recollections and reflections set the stage for a deeper exploration of his journey throughout the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAuthors, American -- 19th century -- Biography  aLeland, Charles Godfrey, 1824-190340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22030  c63174d63174