Maud Leathwaite: An Autobiography (1876)

By Beatrice Alsager Jourdan

Book Overview

Maud Leathwaite: An Autobiography is a memoir written by Maud Leathwaite and first published in 1876. The book is a first-hand account of the author's life, from her childhood in England to her experiences as a governess and her eventual move to America. Throughout the book, Leathwaite reflects on her personal struggles, including her battle with depression and her search for purpose in life. She also provides insights into the social and cultural norms of the time, particularly in regards to gender roles and expectations.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different period of Leathwaite's life. The early chapters describe her upbringing in a middle-class family in England, while later chapters detail her experiences as a governess in France and her eventual move to America.Overall, Maud Leathwaite: An Autobiography is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a woman living in the 19th century, offering both personal insights and historical context.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: 1166309770
• ISBN13: 9781166309770
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"