Publisher's Synopsis
Recollections of a Nonagenarian is a book written by John Calvin Holbrook in 1897. The book is a memoir of Holbrook's life, detailing his experiences growing up in New England, living in the Middle West, and working in New York. The memoir also includes a chapter on Holbrook's mission to Great Britain, where he worked on behalf of Southern freedmen. Holbrook was in his nineties when he wrote this book, and his recollections provide a unique perspective on life in the United States during the 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, particularly the history of the Civil War and Reconstruction era.Together With Scenes In California.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.
