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Anne MacVicar Grant's 'Memoirs of an American Lady' is a captivating account of an American woman's experiences during the tumultuous times of the American Revolution. Written in a compelling literary style, Grant provides intimate insights into the political and social landscape of the era, offering a unique perspective on the struggles faced by both loyalists and patriots. The book is rich in historical detail, offering readers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial America. Grant's narrative skillfully combines personal anecdotes with historical events, creating a nuanced and engaging…mehr
Anne MacVicar Grant's 'Memoirs of an American Lady' is a captivating account of an American woman's experiences during the tumultuous times of the American Revolution. Written in a compelling literary style, Grant provides intimate insights into the political and social landscape of the era, offering a unique perspective on the struggles faced by both loyalists and patriots. The book is rich in historical detail, offering readers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial America. Grant's narrative skillfully combines personal anecdotes with historical events, creating a nuanced and engaging account that sheds light on the complexities of the time period. 'Memoirs of an American Lady' is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or women's narratives from the Revolutionary era. Grant's firsthand account offers a valuable perspective on the lives of women during a pivotal moment in American history, making it an important addition to any historical library.
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.
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.
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