Carl Sandburg Research Papers
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On January 6, 1878 Carl Sandburg was born in Illinois in a cottage situated near the railroad tracks. He was born on top of a corn-husk mattress, to his father and mother; August and Clara Sandburg. Both August and Clara were Swedish immigrants. Carlâs father disliked and discouraged his interest in books while his mother heavily encouraged reading and his education. Sandburgâs life was an epic story that included him being a hobo and working a large variety of jobs. Carl dropped out of school during the eighth grade and immediately started working. He spent short periods doing things like: learning the tinnerâs business, washing bottles in a pop-botteling works, learning the potterâs skill, working as a waterboy, renting boats and selling