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E. P. Roe: Reminiscences of his Life

By Mary A. Roe
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A sister records his life from childhood and college through service as a wartime chaplain and hospital worker, subsequent pastoral duties and resignation, and a later career in fruit culture and fiction writing. The collection interweaves personal letters, reminiscences, contemporary essays, and photographs to portray domestic scenes, professional routines, travels to California, and the creation of his final book. It concludes with accounts of declining health and death, a bibliography of his publications, and memorial notices.

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Mary A. Roe

Mary A. Roe is best known for her work "E. P. Roe: Reminiscences of his Life," which provides a personal glimpse into the life of her husband, the notable American author E. P. Roe. Through her writing, she offers insights into his literary career and the personal experiences that shaped his work. Roe's contributions to literature are significant as they help preserve the legacy of her husband, who was known for his romantic novels and depictions of rural life in 19th-century America. Her memoir serves as both a tribute and a historical document, enriching the understanding of E. P. Roe's impact on American literature.

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