Bøger af Elizabeth Preston Allan

Originally published in 1903, this is a biography of Margaret Junkin Preston who was born in Pennsylvania and married in Lexington, Virginia. Daughter of a once president of Washington College (later Washington and Lee University), she married Major John T. L. Preston, who helped found the Virginia Military Institute and taught Latin there. Margaret's sister Eleanor married Major Thomas Jonathan Jackson, later famous as "Stonewall" Jackson.

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The Life and Letters of Margaret Junkin Preston is a biographical work written by Elizabeth Preston Allan. The book tells the story of Margaret Junkin Preston, an American writer, poet, and educator who lived during the 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of Preston's life, including her childhood, education, marriage, and career as a writer. The author draws on a variety of sources, including letters, journals, and other historical documents, to provide a detailed and insightful portrait of Preston's life and work. Throughout the book, readers are given a glimpse into the social and cultural context in which Preston lived and worked, as well as her personal struggles and triumphs. The Life and Letters of Margaret Junkin Preston is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in American literature, history, or women's studies.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.