My Garden of Memory

von Kate Douglas Winggin

466 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"My Garden of Memory" is the poignant and reflective autobiography of Kate Douglas Wiggin, one of America's most beloved storytellers. Known worldwide as the creator of the classic "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm", Wiggin invites readers into her personal world, tracing her journey from a vibrant childhood in New England and Philadelphia to her celebrated career as an author and educator. This memoir captures the spirit of a woman who dedicated her life to the joys of childhood and the power of literature.Through charming anecdotes and heartfelt recollections, Wiggin describes her experiences establishing the first free kindergartens in California and her eventual rise to literary fame. The narrative is filled with the same warmth, humor, and keen observation that defined her fictional works. Readers gain insight into the inspirations behind her most famous characters and the cultural landscape of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. "My Garden of Memory" stands as a testament to a life lived with purpose and creativity, offering a fascinating look at the development of an influential literary voice. It is an essential read for admirers of her work and those interested in the history of American women writers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025854151
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press