Vanished Arizona: Recollections of the Army Life by a New England Woman (ePub)
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Martha Summerhayes' 'Vanished Arizona: Recollections of the Army Life by a New England Woman' is a captivating memoir that provides a unique perspective on army life in the late 19th century American West. Written in a straightforward yet vivid prose, the...
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Martha Summerhayes' 'Vanished Arizona: Recollections of the Army Life by a New England Woman' is a captivating memoir that provides a unique perspective on army life in the late 19th century American West. Written in a straightforward yet vivid prose, the book offers a glimpse into the challenges, adventures, and hardships faced by women in military settings. Summerhayes' keen observations and detailed descriptions transport the reader back in time, making the era come alive. The literary style is reminiscent of other memoirs of the time, but Summerhayes' unflinching honesty sets this work apart. The book serves as a valuable historical document, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of Western frontier life. It is a must-read for those interested in gender studies, military history, and American memoir literature.
Autoren-Porträt von Martha Summerhayes
Martha Summerhayes (1844-1926) was an American author known for her vivid memoir, 'Vanished Arizona: Recollections of the Army Life by a New England Woman,' published in 1908. Born Martha Dumont in Nantucket, Massachusetts, she came from a New England background that valued education and culture. In 1874, she married Lieutenant John Wyer Summerhayes of the U.S. Army. As an army wife, her travels and experiences in the then-untamed territories of the American West were the inspiration for her book. Her narrative provides a first-hand account of military life on the frontier, offering readers a detailed look at the social customs and harsh realities of the time. Summerhayes's literary style blends a personal, anecdotal tone with incisive observations, drawing readers into the world of the 19th-century American West. Her contributions to the genre of Western American history and women's memoirs are noted for their historic significance and descriptive richness. Not only did she document army life with emotional poignancy, but her writing also reflects the challenges faced by women in a predominantly male-dominated environment. Her work endures as a valuable resource for understanding that era and holds a place in the annals of American autobiographical literature.
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- Autor: Martha Summerhayes
- 2022, 245 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: DigiCat
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- ISBN-13: 8596547379102
- Erscheinungsdatum: 16.09.2022
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