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100	1		_aReid, Elizabeth Hyde
245	1	0	_aMayne Reid: A Memoir of his Life
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-03-21
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"Mayne Reid: A Memoir of his Life" by Elizabeth Hyde Reid is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This work details the life of Mayne Reid, an Irish adventure novelist and soldier, exploring both his literary contributions as well as his experiences in war. The memoir highlights his journey from his early life in Ireland to his emigration to America, and provides insight into his dynamic personality and the influences that shaped him. The opening of the memoir introduces Mayne Reid's early years, emphasizing his upbringing in a well-educated family and his initial aspirations toward joining the clergy, which ultimately did not align with his adventurous spirit. The narrative captures his adventurous childhood, a yearning for travel, and his subsequent journey to America, where he navigates various occupations, including teaching and writing. Additionally, the text touches on his notable encounters, such as his friendship with Edgar Allan Poe, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of Reid's life as both a literary figure and a soldier during the Mexican-American War. This portion provides a rich background that supports the memoir's dual focus on Reid's literary legacy and personal adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aReid, Mayne, 1818-1883
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35648
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