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In 'Mayne Reid: A Memoir of his Life', Elizabeth Hyde Reid delves into the fascinating life and works of the renowned 19th-century novelist Mayne Reid. With a meticulous approach, Reid explores the literary style and context of Reid's novels, known for their adventurous themes and vivid descriptions of the American West. The book offers insight into the influence of Reid's upbringing and experiences on his storytelling, making it a must-read for those interested in the history of adventure literature. Reid's careful analysis of Reid's works sheds light on the lasting impact he has had on the literary world. Elizabeth Hyde Reid's detailed examination of Mayne Reid's life and legacy offers a comprehensive look into the mind of a prolific writer whose works continue to captivate readers to this day.
Excerpt from Captain Mayne Reid: His Life and Adventures As my former brief Memoir of Mayne Reid was so well received, I am encouraged to present to the admirers of Mayne Reid a fuller and more complete account of his life and adventures. In this task I have been ably assisted by Mr. Chas. H. Coe, of the United States, where some years of the early adventurous life of my husband were spent. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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