Diary of Anna Green Winslow, a Boston School Girl of 1771 by Anna Green Winslow

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Author Winslow, Anna Green, 1759-1779
Editor Earle, Alice Morse, 1851-1911
Title Diary of Anna Green Winslow, a Boston School Girl of 1771
Note Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Louise Hope, Steven desJardins, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary "Diary of Anna Green Winslow, a Boston School Girl of 1771" by Anna Green Winslow is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The diary entries reveal the daily life of a young girl navigating the social and domestic expectations of 18th-century New England. The main character, Anna, presents herself as an industrious and observant child, recorded with youthful vanity and innocence, which makes her reflections fascinating for readers interested in historical perspectives. The opening of the diary introduces Anna's life as she settles into Boston after moving from Nova Scotia for schooling. We learn about her eager attempts to impress her family through her writing, detailed accounts of the sermons she attends, and the modest dress-making and sewing skills she acquires. The content reflects her day-to-day experiences, her interactions with family members, and her observations about social gatherings, education, and her admiration for religious teachings. These diary entries provide rich insights into the childhood and societal values of the time while capturing Anna’s spirited and whimsical personality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F001: United States local history: New England
Subject Boston (Mass.) -- Social life and customs
Subject Boston (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Subject Girls -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Diaries
Subject Winslow, Anna Green, 1759-1779 -- Diaries
Subject Winslow, Anna Green, 1759-1779
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EBook-No. 20765
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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