Village Life in America 1852-1872, Including the Period of the American Civil…
"Village Life in America 1852-1872, Including the Period of the American Civil War" by Caroline Cowles Richards is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work presents the diary entries of a schoolgirl, offering a unique perspective on the daily life, customs, and social dynamics of a rural community during a significant period in American history, punctuated by the Civil War. Through the eyes of Caroline, the reader canexpect a detailed portrayal of life in Canandaigua, New York, showcasing both the innocence of childhood and the tumultuous events that shaped the nation. At the start of the diary, dated November 21, 1852, a ten-year-old Caroline introduces herself and provides a glimpse into her life with her grandparents. The diary entries reflect her daily experiences, including interactions with family, friends, and school lessons. Caroline recounts humorous incidents, such as her attempts to spell and the interactions she has with various characters in her life, including her teacher, classmates, and visitors to her home. The opening portion captures her youthful perspective, illustrating the simplicity and joys of childhood while subtly hinting at the larger changes taking place around her during a pivotal time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Richards, Caroline Cowles, 1842-1913 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Sangster, Margaret Elizabeth Munson, 1838-1912 |
| LoC No. | 13017134 |
| Title | Village Life in America 1852-1872, Including the Period of the American Civil War As Told in the Diary of a School-Girl |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.fadedpage.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| Subject | Richards, Caroline Cowles, 1842-1913 |
| Subject | Canandaigua (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Canandaigua (N.Y.) -- History |
| Subject | New York (State) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33756 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 339 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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