Aunt Sarah - Agnes Louise Pratt

Aunt Sarah: A Mother of New England is a historical novel by Agnes Louise Pratt, first published in 1906. The book tells the story of Sarah Hale, a real-life figure who was a prominent writer and advocate for women's education in the early 19th century. The novel follows Sarah's life from her childhood in New Hampshire to her time as a schoolteacher and eventual marriage to lawyer David Hale. As Sarah raises her family and becomes involved in various social causes, including the abolition of slavery and the establishment of Thanksgiving as a national holiday, she becomes known as ""Aunt Sarah"" to many in her community. The book portrays Sarah as a strong and compassionate woman who is dedicated to her family and her beliefs, even in the face of adversity. Throughout the novel, Pratt weaves in historical events and figures, including Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Beecher Stowe, to provide a rich and detailed portrait of life in New England during the 19th century. Aunt Sarah: A Mother of New England is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of one woman's impact on her community and her country.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.

EAN: 9781436783613