Wanderlust

Reynolds, Robert Rice, 1884-1963Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 157K words
Chapters: 16

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Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Wanderlust by Robert Rice ReynoldsAuthor: Reynolds, Robert Rice, 1884-1963,Language: English, Class: CT: History: Biography, Release Date: Dec 23, 2014

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Wanderlust is a biographical work by Robert Rives Reynolds, released publicly by Project Gutenberg. Classified under history and biography, its title points to roaming, travel, or longing for distant places, so readers should expect narrative of personal experience, travel impressions, or a life's trajectory rather than systematic historical research. As a public-domain ebook, its value lies in giving readers low-cost access to the shape of English biographical writing in the first half of the 20th century: the narration is usually straightforward, focused on personal observation and the atmosphere of the era, making it a useful sample for understanding the biographical style of that period. Since no detailed content summary is provided, readers should not presume literary merit or depth of historical material; it is better treated as light biographical reading, to be read in segments during commutes or short intervals while sensing the author's narrative rhythm.

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Skim the table of contents and opening first, identify the main narrative thread, then plan a full read.
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Reynolds, Robert Rice, 1884-1963 Author · American · 1884–1963

Robert Rice Reynolds (1884–1963) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from North Carolina and was known for his staunch isolationist stance before World War II. The library holds one work by him, Wanderlust. Because public information is limited, a complete picture of his life and literary output is difficult to present. From the available information, this work appears connected to the author's own experiences and interests, likely touching on travel, journeys, or a longing for the wider world, and combining personal observation with the perspective of a political figure. In style, the writing tends toward direct statement rather than elaborate polish, emphasizing firsthand observation and feeling. As an author known primarily for political activity, Reynolds did not make literature his main pursuit, and his works are few, with their influence confined to a particular readership; nevertheless, Wanderlust remains a valuable textual entry point for understanding the personal interests and intellectual dimensions of this isolationist senator.