Bathsheba's Letters To Her Cousin Deborah, 1831-1861

By Mary J. Taber

Book Overview

Bathsheba's Letters To Her Cousin Deborah, 1831-1861 is a collection of personal letters written by Bathsheba, a young woman living in the United States during the mid-19th century, to her cousin Deborah. The letters cover a span of thirty years, from Bathsheba's teenage years to her adulthood, and provide an intimate insight into her life and experiences during a time of great social and political change in America.Bathsheba's letters touch on a wide range of topics, including family life, love and relationships, religion, education, and the Civil War. She writes about her aspirations and struggles as a young woman, her experiences as a wife and mother, and her thoughts on the world around her. Through her letters, readers are able to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by women during this period in American history.The letters are edited and annotated by Mary Jane Taber, a historian who provides context and background information to help readers better understand the historical and cultural context of Bathsheba's life. Taber's introduction also provides a brief overview of the history of letter writing during this period, and the role that personal correspondence played in the lives of women like Bathsheba.Overall, Bathsheba's Letters To Her Cousin Deborah, 1831-1861 is a fascinating and insightful look into the life of a young woman living in America during a time of great change and upheaval. It is a valuable resource for historians and scholars, as well as anyone interested in the history of women's lives and experiences in the United States.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116327058X
• ISBN13: 9781163270585
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"