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Letters Of Mrs. Ann Biddle Wilkinson From Kentucky, 1788-1789

Letters Of Mrs. Ann Biddle Wilkinson From Kentucky, 1788-1789

Wilkinson, Ann Biddle
Hay, Thomas Robson

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Biographies GeneralFiction AnthologiesColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1162990740
ISBN13: 9781162990743
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Letters of Mrs. Ann Biddle Wilkinson from Kentucky, 1788-1789 is a historical book that features a collection of letters written by Ann Biddle Wilkinson during her time in Kentucky in the late 18th century. The book provides a unique insight into the life and experiences of a woman living in the frontier during this time period.Ann Biddle Wilkinson was the wife of James Wilkinson, a prominent military figure and politician in the early United States. In 1788, the couple moved to Kentucky, which was then a newly formed state and still considered the frontier. The letters in this book were written by Ann to her family and friends back in Philadelphia, and they offer a detailed account of her daily life, as well as the challenges and hardships she faced living in a new and unfamiliar place.The letters cover a range of topics, from the difficulties of traveling and settling in a new location, to the social customs and traditions of the people living in Kentucky. Ann also writes about the natural beauty of the area and her observations of the local flora and fauna.In addition to providing a personal account of life in Kentucky during this time period, Letters of Mrs. Ann Biddle Wilkinson from Kentucky, 1788-1789 also sheds light on the larger historical context of the era. The book includes an introduction and notes by the editor, Mary Young, which provide historical background and context for Ann's letters.Overall, this book is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the United States, particularly the experiences of women living on the frontier in the late 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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