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_aGrey, F. W. _q(Frederick William) |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSeeking Fortune in America |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-09-24 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by KD Weeks, MWS 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"Seeking Fortune in America" by F. W. Grey is a memoir written in the early 20th century that chronicles the author's experiences and challenges in navigating life and work in North America during a period of social and economic transition. The narrative details his journey as he seeks opportunities, particularly focusing on farming and ranching, while simultaneously reflecting on the cultural differences between his English upbringing and the American West. The author’s character is marked by resilience, adaptability, and a sense of humor as he encounters various adventures and hardships. The opening of the memoir presents Grey's initial insights into his motivations for emigrating to America, as well as the practical realities of farming life. He describes his time at the Ontario Agricultural College, highlighting the challenges of transitioning from theory to practice in a foreign land. The text introduces key themes such as the pursuit of the American Dream, the stark contrast between the romanticized vision of life on the frontier versus its actual hardships, and his early lessons about the value of manual labor. As Grey ventures into ranch life around Calgary, he begins to learn essential skills while forming bonds with local ranch families, setting the stage for a rich tapestry of experiences throughout the rest of his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aMexico -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aCanada -- Description and travel | ||
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_aGrey, Leopold John Herbert, _d1840-1921 |
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