A revealing travel memoir following a young woman's journey from New York to the South, and the lessons she learns along the way.
This volume presents diary‑like episodes that trace personal growth amid family ties, health concerns, and social observation. Read as a series of real-life incidents, it blends travel, education, and the shaping of character through joy, hardship, and memory.
- Vivid scenes of 19th‑century travel, from crowded carriages to distant Georgia assignments
- Portraits of Southern society, education, and the roles of women in a changing world
- Reflections on love, loss, faith, and the meaning of home
- Rich descriptions of places such as New Orleans, quiet graveyards, and notable cultural hubs
Ideal for readers of historical memoirs and for those curious about life on the move in a bygone era.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book's central themes are hardship, loss and hope. It is a memoir written in the 19th century by a young woman named Marcia who, driven by financial hardship, becomes a governess for a wealthy family in Georgia. The book details the challenges she faces in adapting to life far from home, the students she teaches and her own personal struggles. Part coming-of-age story and part social commentary, the book uses its protagonist's experiences as a lens through which to examine issues such as the changing American South, women's rights and the importance of education. Filled with vivid descriptions and written with both humour and heart, this book offers a valuable historical perspective on the lives of women in the 19th century while also presenting a deeply personal story that will resonate with any reader who has ever left home for the first time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332741878_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332741878
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332741878
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 316 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.66 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1332741878
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