Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Life Of A Woman Pioneer: As Illustrated In The Life Of Elsie Strawn Armstrong 1789-1871"" by James Elder Armstrong is a biography that tells the story of Elsie Strawn Armstrong, a pioneering woman who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book chronicles her life from her birth in 1789 in Pennsylvania to her death in 1871 in Illinois.Elsie Strawn Armstrong was a remarkable woman who lived through a time of great change in America. She was born during the Revolutionary War and lived through the Civil War. She was also a witness to the great westward expansion of the United States, as her family moved from Pennsylvania to Ohio, and then to Illinois.The book paints a vivid picture of Elsie's life, describing her childhood, her marriage to James Armstrong, and her experiences as a mother and homesteader. It also explores the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society, and the ways in which she overcame those challenges to become a successful farmer and businesswoman.Throughout the book, the author uses Elsie's life as a lens through which to view the larger social and historical forces that shaped America during the 19th century. He explores issues such as slavery, women's rights, and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on rural communities.Overall, ""Life Of A Woman Pioneer"" is an engaging and informative biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering woman who helped to shape the course of American history.Part One: Her Personal History Taken From A Volume Of Rhymes Composed By Her; Part Two: Short Accounts Of Important Events In Pioneer Times.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.