In her own words : the writings of Elizabeth Macquarie
Walsh, Robin2011
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Place reservation for In her own words : the writings of Elizabeth MacquarieAn historical account of Elizabeth Macquarie's surviving letters, and her illuminating journal, detailing her voyage to Sydney. It also explores how this remarkable woman forged a life that spanned the globe, and transformed a colony.
Main title:
In her own words : the writings of Elizabeth Macquarie / by transcribed and edited by Robin Walsh
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Imprint:
Wollombi Exisle Publishing 2011
Collation:
264 p. colour illustrations
Contents:
Bird's-eye view - Faces of womanhood: A personal chronology - 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 - Acknowledgements - Principles for transcription - Abbreviations - Bibliography - Index.
ISBN:
9781921497988 (hbk)
Dewey class:
994.402 INH
Local class:
994.402
Language:
English
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BRN:
68554
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