Maud Leathwaite: An Autobiography (1876)

By Beatrice Alsager Jourdan

Book Overview

Maud Leathwaite: An Autobiography is a book written by Maud Leathwaite and first published in 1876. The book is a personal account of the author's life, from her childhood to her adult years. It chronicles her experiences growing up in a wealthy family in England, her education, and her travels throughout Europe and the United States. Leathwaite also writes about her love life, including her engagement to a man who ultimately broke off the engagement.The book provides a glimpse into the life of a Victorian woman, including the societal expectations placed upon women during that time period. Leathwaite writes about the challenges she faced as a woman pursuing her own interests and desires, as well as the pressures she felt to conform to traditional gender roles.Overall, Maud Leathwaite: An Autobiography is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Victorian-era life and the experiences of women during that time. It offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural norms of the era, as well as a personal account of one woman's journey through life.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: 1120001323
• ISBN13: 9781120001320
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"