A Nineteenth-century Schoolgirl: The Diary of Caroline Cowles Richards, 1852-1855The diary of Caroline Cowles Richards, a ten-year-old girl who lived in western New York during the 1850s who records her family and school life, clothing, transportation, and views on women's rights. Includes activities and a timeline related to this era. |
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A Nineteenth-century Schoolgirl: The Diary of Caroline Cowles Richards, 1852 ... Caroline Cowles Richards No preview available - 2000 |
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