Recollections of Almira A. Marshall, Wife of REV. Tertius Strong Clarke

By Ellen Boise Barr

Book Overview

Recollections of Almira A. Marshall, Wife of Rev. Tertius Strong Clarke is a non-fiction book written by Ellen Boise Barr. The book is a memoir of Almira A. Marshall, the wife of a prominent minister, Rev. Tertius Strong Clarke. The book is a collection of Marshall's personal recollections, detailing her life as a minister's wife in the mid-19th century.The book begins with Marshall's childhood, growing up in a religious family in New England. She then goes on to detail her courtship and marriage to Rev. Clarke, and their life together as they moved from parish to parish throughout the country. Marshall shares her experiences of raising a family, dealing with illness and loss, and the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated profession.Throughout the book, Marshall reflects on her faith and the role it played in her life. She also provides insight into the social and political issues of the time, including slavery and women's rights. The book offers a unique perspective on the life of a minister's wife in the 19th century, and provides a glimpse into the personal life of one of the era's most prominent religious figures.Overall, Recollections of Almira A. Marshall, Wife of Rev. Tertius Strong Clarke is a fascinating and insightful memoir that offers a glimpse into the life of a woman who played an important role in the history of American religion.Born December 4, 1802, Died September 23, 1856. Written By Her Niece, Mrs. Ellen Boise Barr.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: 1428659447
• ISBN13: 9781428659445
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"