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Allen, J. S. O., Mrs.
Allen, Mrs. J. S. O.
Macdonald, Anna
Allen, Mrs. John S. O.
Memories of my life : $b From my early days in Scotland till the present day in Adelaide
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"Memories of My Life" by Mrs. J. S. O. Allen is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles the author's life from her childhood in Scotland to her experiences in Australia. The book offers a personal account of her early years, detailing the challenges and lessons she faced, as well as pivotal moments in her life, often tied to her work and the domestic sphere. The opening of the memoir introduces Mrs. Allen's experiences as a child, starting at the age of ten when she began working as a housemaid in a baker's shop in Denny, Scotland. She reflects on her responsibilities, the family dynamics within the household, and her longing for connection and education following the death of her mother. The narrative reveals her observations of working-class life in Scotland, the struggles of the families involved in coal mining, and the complexities of gender roles and domestic labor in that era. As she recalls these formative experiences, we see the foundation being laid for her life’s journey, marked by a mix of hardship and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 89.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Allen, J. S. O., Mrs
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