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Memories Of Three Score Years And Ten (1908)

Memories Of Three Score Years And Ten (1908)

Richard McIlwaine

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104884284
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''Memories of Three Score Years and Ten'' is an autobiography written by Richard McIlwaine and published in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of McIlwaine’s life, spanning from his birth in 1835 to the time of writing. McIlwaine was a prominent figure in Virginia’s political and legal circles, serving as the Attorney General of Virginia and a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. The book covers McIlwaine’s childhood, education, and early career as a lawyer. It also delves into his experiences during the Civil War, where he served as a Confederate soldier. McIlwaine provides a firsthand account of battles such as the First Battle of Bull Run and the Siege of Petersburg. In addition to his military service, McIlwaine discusses his involvement in Virginia’s post-war Reconstruction period and his efforts to restore the state’s legal system. He also reflects on his personal life, including his marriage and family, and his religious beliefs. Overall, ''Memories of Three Score Years and Ten'' offers a unique perspective on Virginia’s history and the life of a prominent figure during a tumultuous period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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