Pen Pictures, of Eventful Scenes and Struggles of Life: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Pen Pictures, of Eventful Scenes and Struggles of Life: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Pen Pictures, of Eventful Scenes and Struggles of Life is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Craig, B. F. (Benjamin Franklin) (1814–1889).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Pen Pictures, of Eventful Scenes and Struggles of Life" by B. F. Craig is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the lives of various characters in frontier America, detailing their struggles, aspirations, and the societal conditions of the time. It promises a vivid depiction of both personal and communal challenges faced by individuals across different stages of life. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces a living man recounting his experiences growing up by the Ohio River and his early adventures in Mississippi. The vivid storytelling paints a picture of his encounters with gambling, theft, and a glimpse into the life of a fictional character named Alonzo Phelps, who was executed for murder. Following this introduction, the reader is drawn into a series of events that showcase the lives of characters intertwined with crime, ambition, and resilience, indicating that the book will delve into the moral complexities and transformations of American frontier life.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Pen Pictures, of Eventful Scenes and Struggles of Life
- Author credits: Craig, B. F. (Benjamin Franklin) (1814–1889)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
