Publisher's Synopsis
Peter Parley's Own Story is a memoir written by Samuel G. Goodrich, under his pseudonym Peter Parley. Goodrich was a prolific American author and publisher who wrote educational books for children. In this book, he tells the story of his life, from his childhood in Massachusetts to his success as a writer and publisher. Goodrich describes his early struggles with poverty and his determination to succeed. He also provides a vivid account of the publishing industry in the 19th century, including his own experiences as a publisher. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with Goodrich's trademark humor and wit. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most popular children's authors and publishers.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.
