Foaks An' Peeple: Or Three Years In Millbrook (1888)

By Betsey Brown

Book Overview

Foaks An������� Peeple: Or Three Years In Millbrook is a memoir written by Betsey Brown and published in 1888. The book chronicles Brown's experiences living in Millbrook, a small town in upstate New York, during the mid-19th century. Brown provides a detailed account of the town's history, geography, and social dynamics, as well as her own personal experiences living there. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of life in Millbrook, such as the town's churches, schools, and social gatherings. Brown also describes the town's prominent families and their relationships with one another, as well as the lives of the working-class people who made up the majority of the town's population. Throughout the book, Brown provides vivid descriptions of the natural landscape of Millbrook, including its forests, streams, and hills. She also discusses the town's agricultural industry, which played a crucial role in the local economy. Foaks An������� Peeple: Or Three Years In Millbrook offers a unique glimpse into life in a small American town during the mid-19th century. Brown's memoir provides a rich and detailed portrait of the town and its people, as well as a valuable historical document for scholars and researchers interested in this period of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120621410
• ISBN13: 9781120621412
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"