Fort, John Porter 1841-1917 creator Fort, Martha Fannin 1885- text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "John Porter Fort: A Memorial, and Personal Reminiscences" by John Porter Fort is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The text explores the life, achievements, and contributions of John Porter Fort, particularly his significant impact on the state of Georgia through agricultural innovations, notably the introduction of artesian wells which improved health conditions in the region. The memoir is presented through reminiscences dictated by Fort himself, shedding light on both personal and public aspects of his life. At the start of the memoir, the author provides a foreword that reflects on his father's life and accomplishments. The opening portions detail John P. Fort's early influences growing up in Georgia, including the relationship with his parents, particularly his father's medical career and his mother's nurturing spirit. It then transitions into Fort's early interests in nature and his formative experiences, including his education and observations during his childhood. By sharing anecdotes about his upbringing, military service, and his determination to improve the living conditions in Georgia, the memoir sets the stage for an exploration of his later scientific contributions and entrepreneurial ventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-04-14 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865) Fort, John Porter, 1841-1917 E456 F206 Original publication data not identified 18015999 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48703 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48703 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134123.0 48703