Anne Macvicar Grant

Memoirs of an American Lady (eBook, ePUB)

With Sketches of Manners and Scenery in America, as They Existed Previous to the Revolution

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Memoirs of an American Lady," Anne MacVicar Grant offers an evocative and richly textured account of life in early 19th-century America, presenting a unique and deeply personal narrative that intertwines historical events with the intimate experiences of her protagonist. The book is characterized by its lyrical prose and vivid descriptions, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the cultural and social mores of the time. Grant'Äôs work is situated within the realm of sentimental literature, embodying themes of nostalgia and domesticity while also critiquing the societal norms that define women'Äôs roles. As a reflective memoir, it serves not only as a personal history but also as a commentary on the broader American landscape during a period of significant transformation. Grant, a Scottish-born writer and poet, relocated to America with her family, which profoundly shaped her perspective and inspired her literary endeavors. Her experiences as an immigrant, coupled with her keen observations of American life and its interplay with British expectations, inform the narrative'Äôs depth and authenticity. Grant's unique insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by women of her time illuminate the broader cultural shifts occurring within the American society depicted in her memoir. Readers who seek a nuanced exploration of early American life through the lens of personal recollection will find "Memoirs of an American Lady" to be a compelling and enriching experience. It promises not only to entertain but also to provoke thoughtful reflection on the complexities of identity, belonging, and the evolving role of women in society. A must-read for those interested in women's literature, historical narratives, and the intersections of culture and identity.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 474
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066150259
• Artikelnr.: 58928397

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Memoir of Mrs. Grant
Inscription
Introduction
1. Origin of the settlement of Albany
2. The Five Nations - John and Philip Schuyler
3. Colonel Schuyler and five Sachems visit England
4. Colonel Schuyler and the Sachems
5. State of religion among the settlers
6. Description of Albany
7. Gentle treatment of slaves among the Albanians
8. Education and early habits of the Albanians
9. First adventures of the Indian traders
10. Marriages, amusements, rural excursions, etc.
11. Winter amusements
12. Lay-brothers
13. Progress of knowledge
14. Marriage of Miss Schuyler
15. Philip Schuyler
16. Account of the three brothers
17. The house and rural economy of the Flats
18. Description of Colonel Schuyler's barn
19. Military preparations
20. A refractory warrior
21. Distinguishing characteristics of the New York colonists
22. Adoption of children common in the province
23. Colonel Schuyler's military partiality
24. Progress of civilization in Europe
25. Independence of the Indians how first diminished
26. Attractions of the Indian mode of life
27. Indians attached by conversion
28. Christian Indians
29. Madame's adopted children
30. Death of young Philip Schuyler
31. Hospitality
32. Resources of Madame
33. Followers of the army
34. Arrival of a new regiment
35. Plays acted
36. Domine Frelinghuysen leaves his people
37. Death of Colonel Philip Schuyler
38. Mrs. Schuyler's arrangements and conduct after the Colonel's death
39. Mohawk Indians
40. General Abercrombie
41. Defeat at Ticonderoga
42. The family of Madame's sister
43. Further success of the British arms
44. Burning of the House at the Flats
45. Continuation of the journey
46. Benefit of select reading
47. Gardening and agriculture
48. Madame's family and society described
49. Sir Jeffrey Amherst
50. Pondiac
51. Death of Captain Dalziel
52. Madame's popularity
53. Return of the 55th regiment to Europe
54. Property at Clarendon
55. Return to the Flats
56. Melancholy presages
57. Settlers of a new description
58. Mode of conveying timber in rafts down the river
59. The Swamp
60. Mrs. Schuyler's view of the continental politics
61. Description of the breaking up of the ice on Hudson's Bay
62. Departure from Albany
63. Prosperity of Albany
64. Further reflections
65. Sketch of the settlement of Pennsylvania
66. Prospects brightening in America
Index.