Memories Of My Youth 1844-1865 is a memoir written by George Haven Putnam, an American publisher and author. The book covers the first 21 years of Putnam's life, from his childhood in New York City to his experiences as a soldier in the American Civil War. Putnam recounts his family's social status and their connections to prominent figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He also discusses his education, including his time...