Project Gutenberg 2004-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 137 Meloney, Marie Mattingly 1883 1943 Meloney, Mrs. William B. Meloney, Mrs. W. B. Meloney, Marie M. (Marie Mattingly) The Log-Cabin Lady — An Anonymous Autobiography Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by David Widger "The Log-Cabin Lady — An Anonymous Autobiography by Marie Mattingly Meloney" is a revealing autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. This engaging narrative chronicles the life of a woman born in a log cabin within the early pioneering days of America. It explores her journey from humble beginnings to navigating the complexities of high society as the wife of a diplomat, covering themes of social manners, self-identity, and the evolution of cultural norms. The autobiography recounts the author's formative years filled with challenges and personal growth, highlighting the stark contrasts between her rustic upbringing and the refined circles of the aristocracy she would later encounter. Through a series of poignant stories and reflections, she describes the feelings of alienation and homesickness she experienced in wealthy social settings while striving to understand and adapt to new customs. The narrative balances the struggles of adapting to societal expectations with a deep appreciation for her humble roots, ultimately leading to a broader understanding of the importance of manners and genuine human connection across different cultural landscapes. The book serves not only as a personal story but also as a commentary on the social dynamics of early 20th-century America, making it a poignant read for anyone interested in the intersection of personal experience and broader societal themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/6500/6500-h/images/titlepage.jpg en Women -- United States -- Biography Americans -- Great Britain -- Biography United States -- History -- 1901-1953 Great Britain -- History -- George V, 1910-1936 Great Britain -- History -- Edward VII, 1901-1910 CT Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - American Browsing: History - British 136716 136718 2024-10-03T09:34:00.091563 2023-10-03T08:39:28.217806 text/html text/html 135942 2021-01-27T02:46:12 text/html; charset=utf-8 403211 2021-01-27T02:46:12 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 414379 2024-10-03T09:34:02.688611 application/epub+zip 415984 2024-10-03T09:34:00.595594 application/epub+zip 71019 2024-10-03T09:34:00.338530 application/epub+zip 463689 2024-10-03T09:34:04.464527 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 450779 2024-10-03T09:34:02.436541 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106112 2022-09-03T12:13:16.901109 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114837 114830 2024-10-03T09:33:59.775552 2023-10-03T08:39:27.961785 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 115344 2018-03-09T11:01:02 text/plain; charset=utf-8 44942 2018-03-18T12:26:54 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 114595 2006-09-27T00:00:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 44800 2012-11-04T20:48:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 23040 2024-10-03T09:34:04.603504 application/rdf+xml 8298 2024-10-03T09:34:00.400553 image/jpeg 1656 2024-10-03T09:34:00.368544 image/jpeg 403859 2024-10-03T09:34:00.115528 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia