Marion Harland's Autobiography: The Story of a Long Life by Marion Harland

"Marion Harland's Autobiography: The Story of a Long Life" by Marion Harland is a personal memoir written in the early 20th century. This work captures the intricate tapestry of the author’s life, weaving together her experiences that span the Old South and the reformation through the Civil War. It reflects on her upbringing, family lineage, personal relationships, and the societal changes she witnessed over the decades. At the start of the autobiography, Harland introduces herself and her family background, detailing her ancestors and the historical context of her family's roots in America. She recalls her father's beginnings and her mother's genteel lineage while providing vivid anecdotes, such as her father's Revolutionary War service. The opening chapters create a foundation of warmth, nostalgia, and nostalgia for a bygone era, as Harland's storytelling reveals the depth of her connections with familial and historical legacies, setting a personal tone for the narrative that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Harland, Marion, 1830-1922
LoC No. 10010176
Title Marion Harland's Autobiography: The Story of a Long Life
Credits Produced by Emmy, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Harland, Marion, 1830-1922
Category Text
eBook-No. 49003
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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