02354cam a22003253u 4500 28635 UtSlPG 20260610133644.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Thompson, George, 1823- My Life: or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson : Being the Auto-Biography of an Author. Written by Himself. My Life: or the Adventures of George Thompson Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-04-29 E-text prepared by Matt Whittaker, Suzanne Shell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "My Life: or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson" by George Thompson is an autobiographical work written in the mid-19th century. This narrative details the life and experiences of the author, including his encounters with various hardships, triumphs, and the vibrant literary scene of his time. The book promises an engaging account of Thompson's personal adventures as he navigates through different stages of his life, reflecting on his relationships and the societal challenges he faces. At the start of the narrative, George Thompson introduces readers to his life, beginning with reflections on his childhood after the death of his parents. Living under the control of a cruel uncle and aunt, he finds solace in reading and writing, driving him to dream of independence. A pivotal moment occurs when he runs away, leading to his initiation into the relentless realities of city life as a young adult. Thompson encounters various characters, such as the notorious Jack Slack, and gets drawn into a tumultuous adventure filled with moral dilemmas, relationships, and personal growth, setting the stage for the events to unfold throughout the autobiography. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Thompson, George, 1823- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28635 69543 69543