Recollections Of A New England Bride And Of A Southern Matron

By Caroline Howard Gilman

Book Overview

""Recollections Of A New England Bride And Of A Southern Matron"" is a memoir written by Caroline Gilman. The book chronicles the author's experiences as a young bride living in New England and later as a matron in the South. The first part of the book details Gilman's life as a newlywed and her adjustment to married life in the early 19th century. She describes the customs, traditions, and social expectations of the time, as well as her personal struggles and joys.The second part of the book focuses on Gilman's life as a Southern matron, where she lived for many years. She writes about the culture, society, and politics of the South, as well as her own experiences as a woman in a patriarchal society. Gilman also discusses slavery and the impact it had on Southern life, providing a unique perspective on this controversial topic.Overall, ""Recollections Of A New England Bride And Of A Southern Matron"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women in the early 19th century, as well as a valuable historical perspective on the social and cultural differences between the North and the South.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: 1430464461
• ISBN13: 9781430464464
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"