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Willi ams ff ITTLE can be said of the sixteen uneventful years of Daisy :j Williams life. Quietly and unobtrusively she lived with her xp f1 mother at Sweet Briar, growing as do the shy field r Udaisies, after whom she was called. Both Mr. and Mrs. Will iams were talented, cultured people, lavishing the wealth of their affection on their only child, Daisy, and desiring for her the best that education and money could give. They spent their winters in New York, but in the summer the beautiful home among the mountains of Virginia claimed them. And here all the memories of Daisy cluster, here it is that Daisy sspirit seems now to be felt. We hear of her as a studious, reticent child, spending much of her time alone or in the company of her elders, filling the round of happy days with simple home-like duties. With a wonderfully loving little heart and an unselfish disposition she delighted to go with her father, visiting the sick on the estate. Her sweet face and gentle courtesy were known and welcomed by the country side. The old darkies in the quarters loved her and many were the blessings that fell from their lips for Lil Miss Daisy. Often on early spring mornings could Mr. Williams and Daisy be seen riding together; her white pony trying to keep pace with his big black horse. At times, Mrs. Williams had to go to New York, leaving Daisy and her father alone together. In one of Daisy searliest letters written to her mother, she says, This morning we took a long ride and the hills you know are forever the same, so there is nothing to say about it. There are a great many birds in the yard mocking birds, thrushes, and the lovely red birds. And in a letter a week later, she writes, Papa and I have been up to the monument this morning. It is lovely there now, the dagger plants look very well, and have grown considerably.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the milestones and history of Sweet Briar College -- the first women's college in the Southern United States. Covering its founding in 1901 to its first graduating class in 1910, the author presents the story of the institution and the women who shaped it. Along with accounts of notable achievements and campus life, this text includes insights into the broader educational landscape of its time and the challenges faced by women seeking higher education at the turn of the 20th century. Through a captivating combination of historical accounts, student diaries, and primary source material, this book provides both an in-depth analysis of Sweet Briar's formative years and a valuable contribution to the history of women's education in America. 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 9781333383497_0
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