Marion Harland's Autobiography

Marion Harland's Autobiography: The Story of a Long Life is a memoir written by Marion Harland, an American author and journalist who lived from 1830 to 1922. The book chronicles Harland's life from her childhood in Virginia to her successful career as a writer and editor in New York City. The memoir is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on Harland's early years and her family's move to Richmond, Virginia. The second part covers her marriage to a doctor and their move to Brooklyn, New York, where Harland began her career in journalism. The third and final part of the book covers Harland's career as a writer and editor, including her work at the Ladies' Home Journal and her travels throughout Europe.Throughout the book, Harland reflects on the challenges and triumphs of her life, including her struggles with illness, her experiences as a mother, and her relationships with her family and friends. She also provides insight into the social and cultural changes that took place during her lifetime, including the Civil War, the rise of the women's suffrage movement, and the changing role of women in society.Overall, Marion Harland's Autobiography: The Story of a Long Life offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering woman writer and editor, and provides a unique perspective on American history and culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.