02316cam a22003253u 4500 25087 UtSlPG 20260610133556.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HF Johnston, J. P. (James Perry), 1852- Twenty Years of Hus'ling Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-04-18 Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Charles Aldarondo, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Twenty Years of Hus'ling" by J. P. Johnston is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. This engaging work chronicles the life of the author as he navigates through numerous business ventures, showcasing both his comedic failures and gradual successes in various trades. The narrative centers around Johnston’s relentless pursuit of financial independence and self-sufficiency through a series of entrepreneurial endeavors, including live-stock dealing, peddling, and auctioneering. The opening of the book introduces the author’s background, including his upbringing on a farm, highlighting the dynamics with his family and his early entrepreneurial spirit. Johnston reflects on his childhood, revealing his ambitions and the struggles he faced, from contentious relationships at home to his unyielding desire to break free from farm life. He vividly describes humorous and sometimes humiliating incidents that shaped his character and resilience. The beginning sets the tone for an adventurous journey filled with trials and tribulations, as he strives to establish himself in various business roles, ultimately leading to his success as a hustler and auctioneer. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Business Johnston, J. P. (James Perry), 1852- Denslow, W. W. (William Wallace), 1856-1915 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25087 66088 66088