It's Me O Lord: The Autobiography of Rockwell Kent

📘 This book in its abridged form is intended for advanced students of English. The compilers hope that readers will enjoy the autobiography of an outstanding man of our time who has succeeded in being a writer, an explorer, a talented painter, a lithographer, a champion of peace, for many years Chairman of the National Council of American Soviet Friendship, an International Lenin Peace Prize winner. Readers will take delight in the spicy language and admire the humour of the author. The limited scope of this edition prevented the inclusion of a considerable part of the book. The compilers had to abridge the text of the chapters and omit a large number of Rockwell Kent's illustrations. Since the book is intended for the advanced students of English an attempt has been made to supply the text with notes and comments to words and facts that might need explanation. The notes render some words and expressions presenting certain difficulties, explain slang and idioms, give references to events, customs and institutions peculiar to the American mode of life. Information concerning artists, writers, journalists, historical and public figures referred to by Rockwell Kent is given in the List of Names More detailed explanation is given to the names that are less familiar to the Soviet readers. The compilers feel greatly indebted to Sally and Rockwell Kent for their kind advice, understanding and help in the preparation of this book for print.