WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Lydia Knight's History / The First Book of the Noble Women's Lives cover

Lydia Knight's History / The First Book of the Noble Women's Lives

By Susa Young Gates
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

History - Religious

About This Book

The narrative follows a woman raised in a rural, industrious family who receives schooling, marries a charming but unreliable man, and endures drinking, abuse, and eventual desertion. Returning to her parents with young children, she faces poverty, loss, and the hardships that accompany adherence to her faith; the account situates her life within the early Church community and the migrations and communal trials of that period. Presented in a didactic, biographical style for young readers, the portrait emphasizes perseverance, piety, domestic labor, and ongoing influence in later life.

About the Author

Gates, Susa Young portrait

Susa Young Gates

Susa Young Gates was an American author and prominent figure in the early 20th century, known for her contributions to literature that reflect the experiences of women in her time. She is particularly recognized for her works such as "John Stevens' Courtship: A Story of the Echo Canyon War," which explores themes of love and conflict against a historical backdrop. Gates also authored "Lydia Knight's History / The First Book of the Noble Women's Lives," a narrative that highlights the lives of women in the context of their societal roles. Her writings often blend personal stories with broader historical themes, contributing to the understanding of women's experiences in American history.

More Books by This Author

1 picks
John Stevens' Courtship: A Story of the Echo Canyon War cover John Stevens' Courtship: A Story of the Echo Canyon War by Susa Young Gates

You May Also Like

6 picks
The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave-Trade, by the British Parliament (1839) cover The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave-Trade, by the British Parliament (1839) by Thomas Clarkson Saint Bonaventure: The Seraphic Doctor Minister-General of the Franciscan Order cover Saint Bonaventure: The Seraphic Doctor Minister-General of the Franciscan Order by Laurence Costelloe Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages / Third Edition cover Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages / Third Edition by Edward Lewes Cutts The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland / With Which Are Included Knox's Confession and The Book of Discipline cover The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland / With Which Are Included Knox's Confession and The Book of Discipline by John Knox Jean Ziska: épisode de la guerre des Hussites cover Jean Ziska: épisode de la guerre des Hussites by George Sand The Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle of the Gathering Storm cover The Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle of the Gathering Storm by Jesse Macy