Publisher's Synopsis
""Life of a Woman Pioneer: As Illustrated in the Life of Elsie Strawn Armstrong 1789-1871"" is a book written by James Elder Armstrong that provides an in-depth account of the life of Elsie Strawn Armstrong, a pioneering woman who lived in the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book chronicles Elsie's life from her birth in 1789 to her death in 1871, highlighting her experiences as a wife, mother, and homesteader in the American Midwest. The book offers a unique perspective on the challenges that women faced during this time period, including the difficulties of raising a family in a frontier environment and the struggles of maintaining a household in the face of limited resources. It also explores Elsie's personal relationships, including her marriage to James Armstrong and her interactions with her children and extended family. Throughout the book, James Elder Armstrong draws on a variety of historical sources, including family letters and diaries, to provide a rich and detailed portrait of Elsie Strawn Armstrong and the world in which she lived. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's experiences in the American Midwest, as well as those interested in the broader history of American pioneer life.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.