All in a Life-time

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morgenthau, Henry, 1856-1946

Contributor:

Strother, French, 1883-1933

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"All in a Life-time" by Henry Morgenthau and French Strother is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life experiences of Henry Morgenthau, providing insights into his personal journey from a childhood in Germany to becoming a prominent figure in American society, particularly during significant political events. The narrative explores Morgenthau's early years, his education, and his entry into various professional fields, including law and real estate, as well as his reflections on American culture and the immigrant experience. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Morgenthau's childhood in Mannheim, Germany, where he describes the idyllic life and rich cultural experiences that shaped his early years. Recounting stories of family, education, and community, he poignantly reflects on the simplicity and contentment of his upbringing. However, a shift occurs when his family decides to emigrate to America due to economic challenges, leading to their adventurous journey across the Atlantic. The narrative sets the stage for Morgenthau's transitions, detailing his initial impressions of America as he embarks on a quest for opportunity and a better future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif, ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-10-24