Theodosia, The First Gentlewoman Of Her Time: The Story Of Her Life, And A History Of Persons And Events Connected Therewith

By Charles Felton Pidgin

Book Overview

""Theodosia, The First Gentlewoman Of Her Time"" is a biography written by Charles Felton Pidgin. The book tells the story of Theodosia Burr Alston, the daughter of Aaron Burr, who was known as the first gentlewoman of her time due to her intelligence, education, and accomplishments. Theodosia was born in 1783 and grew up in a time of great change in America, including the Revolutionary War and the establishment of the new nation. She received an excellent education and became a talented writer, poet, and musician. The book provides a detailed account of Theodosia's life, including her marriage to Joseph Alston, the governor of South Carolina, and the birth of their son, Aaron Burr Alston. The book also explores the history of the events and people connected to Theodosia's life, including her father Aaron Burr, who was famously involved in a duel with Alexander Hamilton, and the political and social climate of the time. Overall, ""Theodosia, The First Gentlewoman Of Her Time"" is a fascinating biography that provides a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman and the world in which she lived.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: 1432692038
• ISBN13: 9781432692032
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 588 Pages
• Weight: 1.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"