My Own Story

by Joaquin Miller

My Own Story is an autobiography written by Joaquin Miller, a popular American poet and writer. In this book, Miller recounts his life story, from his childhood in Indiana to his adventures in the American West and his travels around the world. He discusses his experiences as a gold miner, a Pony Express rider, and a soldier in the American Civil War. Miller also shares his reflections on nature, literature, and spirituality, as well as his encounters with famous figures such as Walt Whitman and Mark Twain. Throughout the book, Miller's distinctive voice and vivid descriptions bring his experiences to life, offering readers a unique perspective on the American West and the life of a 19th-century literary figure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 27, 2015

About the author

Joaquin Miller (Cincinnatus Heine, or Hiner, Miller) was the pen name of the colorful American poet, essayist and fabulist Cincinnatus Heiner Miller.