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Rutgers University Press Writing Home: The Letters of Emma Botham Alderson - Books

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Explore a unique window into mid-nineteenth-century America through Writing Home: A Quaker Immigrant on the Ohio Frontier. This collection presents the letters of Emma Botham Alderson, an English immigrant who documented her life on the Ohio frontier with remarkable detail and insight during the five years before her death. Through her personal correspondence, readers gain a firsthand look at the daily realities of life in a young country. Her Quaker convictions provide a distinct lens through which to view the most significant social and political issues of her time. Her writings offer perspectives on racism, slavery, and the abolition movement, as well as the looming war with Mexico and various religious and utopian movements. This volume is more than just a collection of letters. With included introductions and notes, the text situates Emma's personal experiences within the broader historical context of the era. It is a valuable resource for those interested in American history, immigrant experiences, and the social movements that shaped the nation.

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Provides a firsthand account of life on the Ohio frontier during the mid-nineteenth century through the personal letters of Emma Alderson.

Offers unique Quaker perspectives on major historical topics including slavery, racism, and the abolitionist movement.

Documents historical events such as the war with Mexico, presidential elections, and various religious movements of the era.

Includes detailed observations of everyday life and the practices used in a developing young country.

Features scholarly introductions and notes to help situate the letters within their critical historical context.

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Brand: Rutgers University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1684481961
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Essays, Journals & Letters
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 16 October 2020
Listed Since: 05 February 2020

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