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100 1 _aGoodrich, Samuel G.
_q(Samuel Griswold),
_d1793-1860
245 1 0 _aPeter Parley's Own Story :
_bFrom the Personal Narrative of the Late Samuel G. Goodrich, ("Peter Parley")
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-03-18
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Peter Parley's Own Story" by Samuel G. Goodrich is an autobiographical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences growing up in Ridgefield, Connecticut, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It vividly describes his childhood, the society of his time, and the events that shaped his life, including the influence of his family and community. The opening of the book introduces readers to Ridgefield, a picturesque town characterized by a landscape of hills and valleys. Goodrich shares memories of his family background, specifically his father's role as a minister, and provides a nostalgic glimpse into life during his childhood—like attending school under the guidance of Aunt Delight and adventures in the surrounding countryside. He paints a rich portrait of his community, emphasizing communal values, the importance of family, and the simplicity of rural life, all while foreshadowing his later literary career as "Peter Parley." This warm recollection sets the tone for a reflection on a bygone era full of innocence, curiosity, and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorians -- United States -- Biography
653 _aAuthors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
653 _aGoodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860
653 _aRidgefield (Conn. : Town)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45165
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