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George Francis Train. From a recent photograph.
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My Life in Many States
and in Foreign Lands
DICTATED
IN MY SEVENTY-FOURTH YEAR
BY
GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN
ILLUSTRATED
NEW YORK
D. APPLETON AND COMPANY
1902
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Copyright, 1902
By D. APPLETON AND COMPANY
Published November, 1902
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MY LIFE IN MANY STATES
AND IN FOREIGN LANDS
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AND TO THE CHILDREN'S CHILDREN
IN THIS AND IN ALL LANDS
WHO LOVE AND BELIEVE IN ME
BECAUSE THEY KNOW
I LOVE AND BELIEVE IN THEM
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PREFACE
I have been silent for thirty years. Duringthat long period I have taken little part in thepublic life of the world, have written nothing beyondoccasional letters and newspaper articles, andhave conversed with few persons, except childrenin parks and streets. I have found children alwayssympathetic and appreciative. For this reason Ihave readily entered into their play and their moreserious moods; and for this reason, also, have dedicatedthis book to them and to their children.
For many years I have been a silent recluse,remote from the world in my little corner in theMills Hotel, thinking and waiting patiently. ThatI break this silence now, after so many years, isdue to the suggestion of a friend w