A New England Girlhood, Outlined From Memory (1889)

A New England Girlhood, Outlined From Memory is a memoir written by Lucy Larcom in 1889. The book recounts Lucy's childhood and adolescence growing up in a small town in Massachusetts during the mid-19th century. The memoir is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Lucy's life, including her family, education, religious beliefs, and social activities. She describes her experiences attending school and working as a factory girl, as well as her interactions with family members and friends. Throughout the book, Lucy provides vivid descriptions of the New England landscape and the changing seasons, as well as the customs and traditions of her community. She also reflects on the challenges and joys of growing up in a time of great social and economic change. A New England Girlhood, Outlined From Memory is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the daily life of a young woman in 19th century America. It is also a beautifully written memoir that captures the spirit and character of a bygone era.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.