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A Backward Glance at Eighty: Recollections & Comment

By Charles A. (Charles Albert) Murdock

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

From New England farms to bustling Boston, witness a life unfold through memories of family, work, and the call of a new horizon.

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2004-07-14
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Summary

"A Backward Glance at Eighty: Recollections & Comment" by Charles A. Murdock is an autobiographical journey through the author's life, starting with heartfelt dedications to his friends, emphasizing his role in liberal religion. He remembers his childhood adventures on his grandfather's Massachusetts farm, and a contrast to his father's work as a tavern keeper in Boston's energetic Pemberton House revealing details about family bonds, the comb-making industry driven local economy, and his early learning experiences. Murdock’s narration highlights joyful rural experiences, while also teasing his eventual move to California, establishing the groundwork for a wide-ranging examination of his life.

About the Author

Charles Albert Murdock (1841–1928), was an American politician and printer. He was once a California State Representative, member of the Board of Education of San Francisco, Civil Service Commissioner, and member of the Board of Supervisors, is known to us today primarily for a memoir and for his fine printing.

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