In her own words : the writings of Elizabeth Macquarie
Walsh, Robin2011
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An 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 / transcribed and edited by Robin Walsh
Author:
Imprint:
Wollombi : Exisle Publishing, 2011
Collation:
264 pages : 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.
Dewey class:
994.402
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
347435
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | History Support Collection | 994.402 INH | Available |