Diary Of Caroline Cowles Richards, 1852-1872 (1908)

Diary of Caroline Cowles Richards, 1852-1872 is a personal account of the life of Caroline Cowles Richards, an American woman who lived in the mid-19th century. The book is a collection of diary entries that span two decades of Caroline's life, from the age of 18 to 38. The diary provides a unique perspective on the daily life of a young woman during this time period, including her thoughts, feelings, and experiences.Caroline was born in 1835 in New York and grew up in a wealthy family. Her diary entries reflect her privileged upbringing, as well as her education and travels. She writes about attending parties, concerts, and other social events, as well as her studies in music, art, and literature.As the years progress, Caroline's diary entries reveal her growing interest in social activism and women's rights. She becomes involved in the suffrage movement and attends meetings and rallies in support of women's right to vote. She also writes about her views on slavery and the Civil War, as well as her involvement in various charitable organizations.Throughout the diary, Caroline also writes about her personal relationships, including her family, friends, and romantic interests. She writes candidly about her feelings of love and heartbreak, as well as her struggles with illness and depression.The diary was first published in 1908, several years after Caroline's death. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a young woman during a pivotal time in American history, and offers insights into the social and cultural changes of the 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.