*** start of the project gutenberg ebook 1316 *** some reminiscences by joseph conrad a familiar preface. as a general rule we do not want much encouragement to talk about ourselves; yet this little book is the result of a friendly suggestion, and even of a little friendly pressure. i defended myself with some spirit; but, with characteristic tenacity, the friendly voice insisted: you know, you really must. it was not an argument, but i submitted at once. if one must! . . . you perceive...