From Fourteen To Fourscore (1871)

By Mrs Susan W Jewett

Book Overview

From Fourteen to Fourscore is a memoir written by Susan W. Jewett in 1871. The book chronicles her life from her teenage years to her old age, covering a span of over sixty years. Jewett was born in 1799 and grew up in New England. She was a prolific writer and her memoir is filled with anecdotes and stories from her life. The book is divided into chapters, each covering a different period in Jewett's life. She talks about her childhood, her education, her marriage, her family, and her work as a teacher and writer. Jewett was a strong advocate for women's rights and her memoir reflects her beliefs. She talks about the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society and how she overcame them. From Fourteen to Fourscore is not only a memoir but also a historical document. Jewett's life spanned a period of great change in American history, including the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. She provides a unique perspective on these events and their impact on her life and the lives of those around her. Overall, From Fourteen to Fourscore is a fascinating and insightful memoir that offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman and the times in which she lived.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: 1165435039
• ISBN13: 9781165435036
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"