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050 4 _aLA
100 1 _aEllis, J. Breckenridge
_q(John Breckenridge),
_d1870-1956
245 1 4 _aThe Story of a Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-10-09
508 _aProduced by David Garcia, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
520 _a"The Story of a Life" by J. Breckenridge Ellis is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book centers on the life of Mattie Myers, tracing her journey from a frail girl in Kentucky to a significant figure, delving into her ambitions, educational pursuits, and influences. It explores themes of determination, faith, and the historical context of her life during turbulent times. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to young Mattie Myers, who is depicted as a thoughtful and serious child, grappling with personal loss and a deep desire for companionship. Born into wealth yet plagued by loneliness after the death of her mother and siblings, Mattie finds solace in education and the company of dolls she uses as students. Her father's consent to allow her to live with her brother Joe marks a pivotal moment, as she begins her formal education. The opening chapters illustrate the foundation of her character, her resolve to become a teacher, and the strong influence of her family's educational values against the backdrop of a shifting societal landscape, setting the stage for her future endeavors and the unfolding of her life’s story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCarr, O. A., Mrs., 1846-1907
653 _aCarr-Burdette College
653 _aDisciples of Christ -- Biography
653 _aChristian education of girls
653 _aChristian universities and colleges
700 1 _aCarr, O. A.
_q(Oliver Anderson),
_d1845-1912
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37677
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