Recollections Of A Runaway Boy, 1827-1903

One choice changes a life. In this vivid nineteenth century memoir, James Owens looks back over more than seventy years, from his earliest days as a restless, runaway boy to the reflective calm of old age. Written as a complete autobiographical memoir, Recollections Of A Runaway Boy, 1827-1903 traces a historical coming of age memoir shaped by hardship, grit and stubborn hope.Owens records the boyhood trials and growth that come with leaving safety behind: long days of work, uncertain shelter, chance encounters and small acts of kindness that alter a path. The result is a runaway boy life story that reads as both adventure and self discovery, and as an intimate window onto nineteenth century boyhood for classic memoir readers and anyone building a 19th century memoir collection. Beyond its personal drama, it stands as a quietly powerful document of social history, a gift for history buffs and a humane companion volume for fans of Dickens and for readers of Twain.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Preserving a singular nineteenth century voice across the span of 1827-1903, it belongs on the shelf of anyone drawn to authentic life-writing, historical coming of age memoirs and the enduring courage of ordinary lives.