Eliza Pinckney

Eliza Pinckney: Women Of Colonial And Revolutionary Times is a biography written by Harriott Horry Ravenel that chronicles the life of Eliza Lucas Pinckney, a remarkable woman who lived during the colonial and revolutionary times in America. Born in Antigua in 1722, Eliza was raised in a wealthy family but was sent to live with her grandparents in South Carolina when she was just a child. Despite her young age, Eliza quickly became responsible for managing her family's plantations and was soon recognized for her intelligence and business acumen.As a young woman, Eliza became interested in agriculture and began experimenting with different crops, including indigo. She eventually became one of the most successful indigo producers in the colonies and helped to establish indigo as a major cash crop in South Carolina. Eliza also played an important role in the revolutionary movement, using her connections and influence to support the cause of independence.Throughout her life, Eliza faced many challenges and setbacks, including the death of her first husband and the loss of her property during the Revolutionary War. However, she remained determined and resilient, using her intelligence and resourcefulness to overcome obstacles and achieve success.Ravenel's biography provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who played an important role in the history of colonial and revolutionary America. Through her vivid prose and meticulous research, Ravenel brings Eliza Pinckney to life, painting a portrait of a woman who was both a trailblazer and a visionary.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.