The 1854 Diary of Rebecca Marilla Hine

The 1854 Diary of Rebecca Marilla Hine. Rebecca was a young woman growing up in pre-Civil War western Connecticut. A member of a very religious family, she started a diary on January 1, 1854 and wrote faithfully throughout that year. This book is a transcription of her diary entries, with additional notes to add context to her family, friends, religion, and current events of the time.