Publisher's Synopsis
On Two Continents: Memories Of Half A Century is a memoir written by Marie Hansen Taylor in 1905. The book details Taylor's life and experiences as an American woman living in both Europe and America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Taylor was born in Denmark and moved to America with her family when she was a child. She then returned to Europe as a young woman, where she lived for several years before returning to America. Throughout the book, Taylor recounts her travels, her experiences as a woman in both Europe and America, and her encounters with notable figures of the time, including Queen Victoria and Mark Twain. The memoir is divided into chapters based on different periods of Taylor's life, with each chapter providing insight into the social and cultural norms of the time. Taylor also discusses her thoughts on women's rights and the suffrage movement, as well as her personal experiences with marriage and family. Overall, On Two Continents: Memories Of Half A Century provides a unique perspective on life in Europe and America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and offers valuable insights into the experiences of women during this time period.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.
