Autobiography of Charles Clinton Nourse by Charles Clinton Nourse
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| Author | Nourse, Charles Clinton, 1829- |
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| LoC No. | 11023014 |
| Title |
Autobiography of Charles Clinton Nourse Prepared for use of Members of the Family |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Autobiography of Charles Clinton Nourse" by Charles Clinton Nourse is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This memoir details the life and career of Nourse, focusing on his experiences as a lawyer in Iowa over more than fifty years. The autobiographical narrative reveals personal insights and reflections on his ancestry, early life, and significant events throughout his professional journey. The opening of the autobiography introduces Nourse as he writes a letter to his young relative, outlining his family history and childhood in Sharpsburg, Maryland. He provides vivid descriptions of his early influences, including the educational environment created by his father, a schoolteacher, and the domestic life with his siblings and grandmother. Nourse recounts formative experiences, highlighting his move to the Midwest and the challenges he faced as he established himself in the legal profession. His determination to pursue law, despite financial hardships and setbacks, sets the stage for a detailed chronicle of his lifelong dedication to justice and legal practice in Iowa. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
| Subject | Lawyers -- Iowa -- Biography |
| Subject | Iowa -- Politics and government |
| Subject | Nourse, Charles Clinton, 1829- |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40777 |
| Release Date | Sep 16, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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