The Private Journal Of A Journey From Boston To New York: In The Year 1704 (1865)

By Sarah Kemble Knight and William Law Learned

Book Overview

The Private Journal of a Journey from Boston to New York: In the Year 1704 (1865) is a historical account written by Sarah Kemble Knight. The book is a personal journal of her travels from Boston to New York in the year 1704. Knight was a schoolteacher and a businesswoman who made the journey on horseback to settle a legal dispute. The book provides a unique perspective on life in colonial America, including the challenges faced by women traveling alone, the social and economic conditions of the time, and the natural landscapes of the region. The journal is written in a conversational style and includes vivid descriptions of the people she met, the places she visited, and the events she witnessed. The book is a valuable primary source for historians studying colonial America and women's history.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: 1166283569
• ISBN13: 9781166283568
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"