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Village Life in America
Caroline Cowles Richards
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A diary of a young school girl in Canandaigua, New York during the Civil War.
A diary of a young school girl in Canandaigua, New York during the Civil War.
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Sunday.—Rev. M. L. R. P. Thompson preached to-day. He used to be the minister of our church before Mr. Daggett came. Some people call him Rev. “Alphabet” Thompson, because he has so many letters in his name. He preached a very good sermon from the text, “Dearly beloved, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” I like to hear him preach, but not as well as I do Mr. Daggett. I suppose I am more used to him.
Thursday.—Edward Everett, of Boston, lectured in our church this evening. They had a platform built even with the tops of the pews, so he did not have to go up into the pulpit. Crowds and crowds came to hear him from all over everywhere. Grandmother let me go. They say he is the most eloquent speaker in the U. S., but I have heard Mr. Daggett when I thought he was just as good.
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Community Reviews
The author began this diary as a ten-year-old girl in the 1850's, and I enjoyed the window into her life as she journaled the daily events of her life--from her little sister's shenanigans to her grandparent's strong faith. Caroline chronicles the subjects she studies in school along with the games
Fascinating account of daily life for a school girl in upstate New York from 1852 to 1872.
The thing that has always interested me about history is wondering about the day-to-day existence of regular people, and that is exactly what you have here. It isn’t exciting, but it is interesting to see the perspectives she had on things and what life was like. I especially enjoyed finding the clu
A charming and detailed account of small-town life in upstate New York before electronic gadgets took over. When people found amusement in parlor games, church socials, sleigh rides, and visits to neighbors. Even spelling bees! Steeped in religion, this book is as wholesome as the novels of Louisa M
Excellent introduction to how a child and teen lived in the mid-1800s. I was looking for details on activities, toys, daily life and these are there. The diary is written by the daughter of a minister. Her mother is dead, so she lives with her beloved grandparents. The grandfather is a banker, so he