My Own Story: Or The Autobiography Of A Child (1845)

by Mary Botham Howitt

Book Overview

My Own Story: Or The Autobiography Of A Child is a memoir written by Mary Botham Howitt and published in 1845. The book is an account of Howitt's childhood experiences, from her birth in 1799 to her early years as a writer and poet. Howitt writes in a candid and engaging style, describing her family, friends, and the events that shaped her life. She also reflects on the social and cultural context of her time, including the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the role of women in society. The book provides a unique insight into the life of a young girl growing up in the early 19th century, and is a valuable historical document as well as an entertaining read. My Own Story is a classic of Victorian literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of childhood, women's writing, or the social history of Britain.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: 1165420449
• ISBN13: 9781165420445
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"