Harriet Martineau's Autobiography V1

by Harriet Martineau and Maria Weston Chapman

Book Overview

Harriet Martineau's Autobiography V1 is a book that chronicles the life of Harriet Martineau, a prominent British writer and social theorist of the 19th century. The first volume of her autobiography covers Martineau's childhood and early years, including her upbringing in a Unitarian family, her education, and her early career as a writer. Martineau was known for her writing on political and social issues, including women's rights, slavery, and economic theory. In her autobiography, she provides insight into her personal experiences and how they shaped her views on these topics. She also discusses her travels throughout Europe and America, where she met with influential figures such as Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln. Throughout the book, Martineau reflects on her own struggles with illness and disability, as well as the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society. Her autobiography offers a unique perspective on the social and political issues of the 19th century, as well as a glimpse into the life of one of its most influential writers.In Two Volumes. Martineau Was An English Author And Activist Who Was A Friend And Colleague Of Florence Nightingale.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: 1162962445
• ISBN13: 9781162962443
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 620 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"