Publisher's Synopsis
"Village Life in America 1852-1872: Including the period of the American Civil War as told in the diary of a school-girl" offers a captivating glimpse into 19th-century America. Through the diary of Caroline Cowles Richards, readers experience daily life in a New York State village during a transformative era.
This unique social history provides an intimate perspective on village life, chronicling the experiences and observations of a young woman as she navigates adolescence and witnesses the profound impact of the Civil War on her community. Richards' diary entries offer a window into the social customs, beliefs, and challenges of the time. Experience firsthand accounts of everyday events interwoven with the backdrop of national turmoil. This volume presents a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Civil War period, 19th-century American history, and the intricacies of social life in a rural community. Explore a bygone era through the observant eyes of a young diarist.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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