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Prince eli

Prince eli

My life IT is with a kind of fear that I begin to write the history of my life. I have, as it were, a superstitious hesitation in lifting the veil that clings about my childhood like a golden mist. The task of writing an autobiography is a difficult one. When I try to classify my earliest impressions, I find that fact and fancy look alike across the years that link the past with the present. The woman paints the child's experiences in her own fantasy. A few impressions stand out vividly from the first years of my life; but "the shadows of the prison-house are on the rest." Besides, many of the joys and sorrows of childhood have lost their poignancy; and many incidents of vital importance in my early education have been forgotten in the excitement of great discoveries. In order, therefore, not to be tedious I shall try to present in a series of sketches only the episodes that seem to me to be the most interesting and important. I was born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, a little town of northern Alabama. The family on my father's side is descended from Caspar Keller, a native of Switzerland, who settled in Maryland. One of my Swiss ancestors was the first teacher of the deaf in Zurich and wrote a book on the subject of their education–rather a singular coincidence; though it is true that there is no king who has not had a slave among his ancestors, and no slave who has not had a king among his. My grandfather, Caspar Keller's son, "entered" large tracts of land in Alabama and finally settled there. I have been told that once a year he went from Tuscumbia to Philadelphia on horseback to purchase supplies for the plantation, and my aunt has in her possession many of the letters to his family, which give charming and vivid accounts of these trips. My Grandmother Keller was a daughter of one of Lafayette's aides, Alexander Moore, and granddaughter of Alexander Spotswood, an early Colonial Governor of Virginia. She was also second cousin to Robert E. Lee. My father, Arthur H. Keller, was a captain in the Confederate Army, and my mother, Kate Adams, was his second wife and many years younger. Her grandfather, Benjamin Adams, married Susanna E. Goodhue, and lived in Newbury, Massachusetts, for many years. Their son, Charles Adams, was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and moved to Helena, Arkansas. When the Civil War broke out, he fought on the side of the South and became a brigadier-general. He married Lucy Helen Everett, who belonged to the same family of Everetts as Edward Everett and Dr. Edward Everett Hale. After the war was over the family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. I lived, up to the time of the illness that deprived me of my sight and hearing, in a tiny house consisting of a large square room and a small one, in which the servant slept. It is a custom in the South to build a small house near the homestead as an annex to be used on occasion. Such a house my father built after the Civil War, and when he married my mother they went to live in it. It was completely covered with vines, climbing roses and honeysuckles. From the garden it looked like an arbour. The little porch was hidden from view by a screen of yellow roses and Southern smilax. It was the favourite haunt of humming-birds and bees.
Urban
2 Chs
Exchange Fate! She Saved the whole family and the Short-Lived Marquis!

Exchange Fate! She Saved the whole family and the Short-Lived Marquis!

Fu Shinian, an extra character in the original book, awakens to find that her whole family are the vicious villains in the story. Her father, unable to establish relations with the Marquis Changping's residence, is demoted and exiled by the male lead. Her mother is beaten to death on the road to exile, and Aunt Cheng is humiliated to death protecting her chastity. Her elder brother opposes the male lead to win over the female lead and dies saving her. Her elder sister makes life difficult for the female lead, and after their father is exiled, she is divorced by the male lead and sent to a pleasure house. To protect her family and change their tragic fate, isn’t it fair for her to absorb all the male and female leads' fortunes? * [Ding! Male and female leads' fortune -1000, Fu Mansion's fortune +1000] Mr. Fu: "I attended the morning court session, why did His Majesty promote me again!" Madam Fu: "I went to the temple to offer incense, and the master said I was surrounded by a powerful purple aura!" Aunt Cheng: "How did the Cheng Family suddenly become the imperial merchants!" Elder Brother: "It seems like I suddenly have gained intelligence, I know all the exam questions!" Elder Sister: "How come right after I broke off the engagement, Little General Gu came to propose?" * The Marquis Changping can only live to 25, in two years the title will belong to the male lead? She frantically absorbs the fortunes of the male and female leads to boost the Marquis Changping's fortune! During the plague lockdown, Fu Shinian brings medicine and travels long distances into the city to safeguard his health. He understands the girl's intentions, but he only has two years left to live, how can he drag her down. However, why does his heart ache so much watching her with someone else? Finally, the Marquis Changping forces Fu Shinian into the corner of the study, lowering his head to seek her lips: "Niannian, I was wrong."
History
90 Chs
Who is Eli Weaver in the Eli Weaver story?
I don't know specifically who Eli Weaver is in this story as there's not enough information. He could be an ordinary person with an extraordinary experience.
3 answers
2024-11-26 15:48
What is the best Carl Sagan novel?
I think 'Contact' is the best Carl Sagan novel. It's not just a story about space and aliens. It delves deep into human nature, our thirst for knowledge, and how we as a species react to the possibility of something greater out there. It has great characters and a plot that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
1 answer
2024-11-26 12:04
Was Carl Sagan a good fiction writer?
Carl Sagan was more renowned for his contributions to science and non-fiction works. While he might have dabbled in fictional elements to convey scientific ideas, he wasn't typically classified as a dedicated fiction writer.
2 answers
2024-09-27 17:05
Is Carl Sagan's novel inspiring?
Sure. His novels are filled with his vast knowledge of space and the cosmos. They inspire by taking readers on a journey through the unknown, making them wonder about the possibilities out there. His ability to communicate scientific ideas to a general audience through his novels is what makes them so inspiring.
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2024-12-02 09:36
What are the best Carl Sagan novels?
I think 'The Dragons of Eden' is a great Carl Sagan novel. In this book, Sagan delves into the evolution of human intelligence. He uses his knowledge of science to create a thought - provoking exploration. He looks at how our brains developed over time, what factors influenced our cognitive abilities, and how this evolution has shaped our species today. It's a really interesting read for those interested in anthropology, evolution, and the human mind.
1 answer
2024-11-21 08:41
Is Eli a true story?
It's hard to say for sure. It depends on various factors like the source and the creator's intentions.
2 answers
2024-10-10 03:28
Is Eli a ghost story?
Not really. Eli might not be a typical ghost story. It could have elements that make you wonder, but it might not fit the traditional ghost story mold.
3 answers
2024-10-06 07:23
Tell me the Carl Sagan Love Story.
Carl Sagan was a brilliant scientist. His love story might be related to his passion for science and the universe, which could be seen as a love in a broader sense. He dedicated his life to exploring and sharing knowledge about the cosmos, and perhaps his love for discovery was like a grand love affair.
2 answers
2024-11-24 02:07
Which Carl Sagan novel was adapted into a 1997 film?
The novel 'Contact' by Carl Sagan was adapted into a film in 1997.
3 answers
2024-09-28 13:17
What are the characteristics of Carl Sagan's caricature?
Carl Sagan's caricature often emphasizes his intellectual and inquisitive nature, maybe with a big thinking bubble or a stack of books.
2 answers
2025-05-30 10:50
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