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100 1 _aArnold, Robert
245 1 4 _aThe Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond, Early recollections :
_bVivid portrayal of Amusing Scenes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-12-26
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDismal Swamp (N.C. and Va.)
653 _aDrummond, Lake (Va.)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20186
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