THE TRAIL OF THE TRAMP BY A-No. 1 (AKA Leon Ray Livingston) THE FAMOUS TRAMP, WRITTEN BY HIMSELF FROM ACTUAL EXPERIENCES OF HIS OWN LIFE. Illustrated by JOSEPH EARL SHROCK. The Trail of the Tramp is an autobiographical book that tells the experiences of "The Rambler" Leon Ray Livingston. The story centers on a person named "Canada Joe."
The combined events of the end of the American Civil War in 1865, the first transcontinental railroad opening in 1869, and the financial crash of 1873, found large numbers—including thousands of former soldiers well used to an outdoor life and tramping—thrown into a transient life and forced to roam the continent, surviving on whatever resources came to hand. For most, the life of the hobo was born out of necessity. For a few it became a lifestyle choice. Some of the latter group committed their adventures to print, both autobiographical and fictional, and together with their British and Irish counterparts, whose wanderlust was fueled by an altogether different genesis, they account for the fifteen tramp writers whose stories and ideas are the subject of this book. The lives of some, like Jack Everson, Jack Black and Tom Kromer, are told in a single volume, others, like Morley Roberts and Stephen Graham, have eighty and fifty published works to their credit respectively. Some remain completely unknown and their books are long since out of print, others, like Trader Horn and Jim Tully, were Hollywood celebrities. Others yet, such as Black, Tulley, Horn, Bart Kennedy, Leon Ray Livingstone, and Jack London, had their stories immortalized in film.
"A Desperate Chance" through Old Sleuth is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that captivates readers with its elaborate plot and mysterious ecosystem. Old Sleuth, a pseudonymous author, became a prominent parent in early American detective fiction throughout the past due nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. In "A Desperate Chance," the narrative unfolds with an air of mystery because the protagonist, detective Old Sleuth, reveals himself entangled in a complicated case. The tale is marked by way of surprising twists and turns, retaining readers on the threshold in their seats as they follow the detective's pursuit of justice. The novel delves into the crook underworld, exploring issues of deceit, desperation, and the relentless pursuit of reality. Old Sleuth's storytelling is characterised by using an eager knowledge of human nature and a capability to create suspenseful narratives that stand the test of time. As a classic paintings of early detective fiction, "A Desperate Chance" via Old Sleuth remains an attractive read for folks who admire the roots of the thriller style and the pioneering contributions of authors from that technology.
Ernest Thompson Seton takes readers on the adventures of two boys living as American Indians in Two Little Savages, a captivating exploration of youth and nature. Two Little Savages: The Adventures of Two Boys Who Lived As American Indians by Ernest Thompson Seton: Join the adventures of two young boys exploring the wonders of nature in Two Little Savages by Ernest Thompson Seton. This classic tale follows the escapades of Yan and Sam as they immerse themselves in the wilderness, learning survival skills and embracing the ways of American Indian culture. Seton's storytelling captures the spirit of discovery and the magic of childhood exploration. Why This Book? Two Little Savages is a delightful journey into the world of nature and imagination, where the boundaries between the wild and the civilized blur . Ernest Thompson Seton's narrative inspires a sense of wonder and curiosity, inviting readers to rediscover the magic of childhood adventures and the richness of the natural world. Ernest Thompson Seton, a naturalist and storyteller, invites readers to join Yan and Sam on a timeless adventure, where the call of the wild becomes a playground for the imagination.
In A Tramp's Wallet, Sam Pickering spends six months roaming Australia and New Zealand, tramping landscapes pocked by sheep stations, art galleries and bakeries, and always libraries, their dusty shelves troves quick with life and literature. The saunterings of one of America's best and most popular essayists stretch the seams of A Tramp's Wallet. Far from the hoes and saws that prune days into convention, life flourishes, and this book is weedy and rankly rich with thought and description. "Lord," St. Odo of Cluny said on his deathbed, "I have loved the beauty of thy house." Pickering records his love of that house, and, if truth must out, his love for a few neglected out buildings-barns and backhouses, even the ramshackled huts of thought.
