Memoirs of an American Lady by Anne MacVicar Grant
"Memoirs of an American Lady" by Anne MacVicar Grant is a memoir written in the early 19th century. The narrative explores the life and times of early American society, specifically focusing on the experiences of the author's early friend within a colonial context. With rich descriptions of manners, customs, and the evolving American landscape, the book offers readers insights into life in America prior to the Revolution. The opening of the memoirintroduces the author’s intention to capture the essence and virtues of her esteemed friend, framing her life and interactions within the framework of the developing American society. The author reflects on her friend’s character amidst a backdrop of simplicity and virtue, as well as the dramatic changes of a young nation. Using personal anecdotes and broader societal observations, the beginning establishes the camaraderie among the settlers, their relations with Indigenous peoples, and the complexities of their daily lives, giving readers a glimpse into the fabric of a community on the cusp of significant historical transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Grant, Anne MacVicar, 1755-1838 |
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| LoC No. | 19007544 |
| Title | Memoirs of an American Lady With Sketches of Manners and Scenery in America, as They Existed Previous to the Revolution |
| Note | Reading ease score: 47.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| Subject | Indians of North America |
| Subject | Schuyler, Catalina, 1701-1778 or 1779 |
| Subject | New York (State) -- Social life and customs -- To 1775 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59000 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 128 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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