In her own words : the writings of Elizabeth Macquarie / transcribed and edited by Robin Walsh
- Bib ID:
- 5160030
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Walsh, Robin
- Description:
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- Wollombi, N.S.W. : Exisle Publishing, 2011
- 264 p. : col. ill., ports., facsims. ; 28 cm.
- ISBN:
- 9781921497988
- Summary:
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Explores - with explanations, annotations and transcriptions of Elizabeth's surviving letters and her illuminating journal of her voyage to Sydney - how this remarkable woman forged a life that spanned the globe and transformed a colony.
- Full contents:
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- Bird's-eye view
- Faces of womanhood: A personal chonology; A life of her own; Courtship, love and romance; Grief, loss and widowhood; Nurture, care and motherhood; Strength of mind; Mistress of her domain; Health and pregnancy
- 1809 journal: the story of the voyage
- 1801-1835 letters: written from the heart
- 1819-1834 jottings: a personal treasure trove
- Journey's end.
- Notes:
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- Maps on endpapers.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 252-257) and index.
- Subject:
- Also Titled:
- Writings of Elizabeth Macquarie
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2011
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