Cotton's Sketchbook: Autobiographical Sketches Of The Life, Labors, And Extensive Home Travels Of A. J. Cotton (1874) is a memoir written by Alfred Johnson Cotton, detailing his life, work, and travels. The book is a first-person account of Cotton's experiences as a traveler, laborer, and missionary in the mid-19th century.The book is divided into several sections, each detailing a different aspect of Cotton's life. The first section focuses on his childhood and early years, including his family background and upbringing. The second section details his work as a laborer, including his experiences working in various factories and mills.The third section of the book focuses on Cotton's travels, both within the United States and abroad. He describes his experiences traveling to various cities and countries, including England, France, and Italy. Cotton also details his work as a missionary, including his efforts to spread Christianity throughout the world.Throughout the book, Cotton provides vivid descriptions of the places he visited and the people he met. He also reflects on his own personal growth and development, as well as the challenges he faced along the way.Overall, Cotton's Sketchbook offers a unique glimpse into the life of a 19th-century traveler and missionary, providing readers with a fascinating and engaging account of one man's journey through life.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.