Recollections of a Long Life (Classic Reprint)

Joseph Packard

ISBN 10: 1331809606 / ISBN 13: 9781331809609

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book of collected personal reflections by the author, the son of a Wiscasset, Maine minister, recounts his life from the perspective of the late 19th century, sharing remembrances of childhood, family, and his time as a pupil at the famed Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. His observations showcase a simpler time of candlelight, woodstoves, and horse-drawn travel while also illuminating the social and cultural norms of the era. The author details the influence of his devout upbringing on his moral compass and career path, as well as the role his father played in his intellectual development and academic pursuits. This book offers a unique glimpse into the domestic life and education of a 19th-century New Englander and serves as a valuable historical record of a bygone lifestyle. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331809609_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Recollections of a Long Life (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331809606
• ISBN 13: 9781331809609
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography and Autobiography

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Synopsis

Discover the early days and people behind an influential Episcopal High School.

This memoir excerpt shines a light on the school’s founding, its leaders, and the enduring impact of faith and education.

This book offers a focused look at how the Episcopal High School began in the 1830s and grew through the efforts of church leaders, educators, and students. It centers on key figures and decisions that shaped the school’s mission, discipline, and community life, while also linking personal memories to broader history. Readers get a window into classroom life, mentoring, and the quiet strength of a community built on faith and service.

• Learn how the school was founded, planned, and opened with a small team and a hopeful vision.
• Meet teachers and administrators who defined the era, including insights into their teaching and leadership.
• See the balance of strict discipline and generous care that helped shape many students.
• Discover how personal reminiscences connect to larger historical events and religious life.

Ideal for readers of historical memoirs, religious education history, and anyone curious about 19th‑century American schools and their communities.