Memoirs of Orange Jacobs

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jacobs, Orange, 1827-1914

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs" by Orange Jacobs is an autobiographical account written during the early 20th century. This memoir describes the life experiences and adventures of the author, who spent a significant portion of his life in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in Oregon and Washington. Jacobs shares various incidents from his past, including his migration across the plains and interactions with Native American tribes, as well as reflections on character, education, and development. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Jacobs' life story, beginning with his early memories and the pivotal events that shaped him, such as his family's move from New York to Michigan and the subsequent journey westward. Jacobs reflects on the influence of his mother, his experiences with illness, and the early education he received in a frontier setting. He recounts distinct moments from his childhood, establishing a foundation for understanding the complexities of his character and the trials he faced. The narrative emphasizes the challenges of pioneer life, the relationships he formed, and his desire to impart lessons learned through personal struggle and the intricacies of human interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David E. Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-04-29