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Winslow, Anna Green
1759
1779
Earle, Alice Morse
1851
1911
Earle, Mary Alice Morse
Diary of Anna Green Winslow, a Boston School Girl of 1771
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"Diary of Anna Green Winslow, a Boston School Girl of 1771" by Anna Green Winslow is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The diary entries reveal the daily life of a young girl navigating the social and domestic expectations of 18th-century New England. The main character, Anna, presents herself as an industrious and observant child, recorded with youthful vanity and innocence, which makes her reflections fascinating for readers interested in historical perspectives. The opening of the diary introduces Anna's life as she settles into Boston after moving from Nova Scotia for schooling. We learn about her eager attempts to impress her family through her writing, detailed accounts of the sermons she attends, and the modest dress-making and sewing skills she acquires. The content reflects her day-to-day experiences, her interactions with family members, and her observations about social gatherings, education, and her admiration for religious teachings. These diary entries provide rich insights into the childhood and societal values of the time while capturing Anna’s spirited and whimsical personality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Boston (Mass.) -- Social life and customs
Boston (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Girls -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Diaries
Winslow, Anna Green, 1759-1779 -- Diaries
Winslow, Anna Green, 1759-1779
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - American
Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
Category: Parenthood & Family Relations
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