John Porter Fort: A Memorial, and Personal Reminiscences by John Porter Fort
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"John Porter Fort: A Memorial, and Personal Reminiscences" by John Porter Fort is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The text explores the life, achievements, and contributions of John Porter Fort, particularly his significant impact on the state of Georgia through agricultural innovations, notably the introduction of artesian wells which improved health conditions in the region. The memoir is presented through reminiscences dictated by Fort himself, shedding light on both
personal and public aspects of his life. At the start of the memoir, the author provides a foreword that reflects on his father's life and accomplishments. The opening portions detail John P. Fort's early influences growing up in Georgia, including the relationship with his parents, particularly his father's medical career and his mother's nurturing spirit. It then transitions into Fort's early interests in nature and his formative experiences, including his education and observations during his childhood. By sharing anecdotes about his upbringing, military service, and his determination to improve the living conditions in Georgia, the memoir sets the stage for an exploration of his later scientific contributions and entrepreneurial ventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fort, John Porter, 1841-1917 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Fort, Martha Fannin, 1885- |
| LoC No. | 18015999 |
| Title | John Porter Fort: A Memorial, and Personal Reminiscences |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate |
| Subject | Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Fort, John Porter, 1841-1917 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48703 |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 335 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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