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Arriving in Lowell, Massachusetts, in the 1830s after the death of her shipmaster father, the eleven-year-old Lucy Larcom went to work in a textile mill to help her family make ends meet. Originally published in 1889, her autobiography offers glimpses of the early years of... Read Full Overview

"A New England Girlhood" by Lucy Larcom offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century American life through the eyes of a young woman. This biographical work recounts Larcom's formative years in New England, providing a unique perspective on childhood and the experiences of... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

A New England Girlhood, Outlined From Memory is a memoir written by Lucy Larcom in 1889. The book recounts Larcom's childhood in a small town in Massachusetts during the mid-19th century. She describes her family life, education, and social interactions in great detail, providing... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview