Long, Long Ago

An Autobiography (1856)

von Mary Lisle

336 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Long, Long Ago: An Autobiography (1856) is a memoir written by Mary Lisle. The book is an account of her life, beginning with her childhood in rural England in the late 18th century. Lisle describes the customs and traditions of her time, as well as the challenges and hardships she faced as a woman living in a male-dominated society.The book covers Lisle's experiences as a governess in the early 19th century, her travels to Europe, and her eventual settlement in America. Lisle also writes about her involvement in the abolitionist movement and her work as a teacher.Throughout the book, Lisle provides a detailed account of the social and political climate of her time, including the Napoleonic Wars and the American Civil War. She also discusses her personal beliefs and values, including her strong faith in God.Long, Long Ago: An Autobiography is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a woman who lived through some of the most significant events of the 19th century. Lisle's writing is engaging and insightful, providing a unique perspective on the world as it was over 150 years ago.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Gesellschaftliche Gruppen, Gemeinschaften und Identitäten Gruppen Frauen und Mädchen
• ISBN: 9781104292928
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC