Guernsey, Lucy Ellen 1826-1899 creator text utu 2025 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "School-days in 1800: or, education as it was a century since" by Lucy Ellen Guernsey is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book likely explores the daily experiences, educational practices, and family life of children in early America, vividly recalling a time quickly fading from living memory. It is presented through the reminiscences of Olivia Brown, as recorded by her great-granddaughter, and offers a firsthand perspective on what education and childhood entailed during that era. The opening of "School-days in 1800" introduces the memoir as a collaborative effort between elderly Olivia Brown and her great-granddaughter Alice, who records Olivia’s recollections while recovering from an injury. The early chapters establish Olivia’s family background in post-Revolutionary Massachusetts, describe her home life, and offer rich details of domestic routines, relationships, and the broader social context. Early memories include her first experience at church, the structure of household tasks, and poignant anecdotes such as the tragic incident with her beloved dog Bose. It also depicts Olivia’s first days at school—her anxieties, the customs of the classroom, and the subtle social dynamics among pupils and teachers—followed by accounts of peer influences, childhood mistakes, and lessons learned. The narrative immerses the reader in the rhythms of early American rural life, emphasizing both the seriousness and simplicity of education, family, and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2025-03-27 Originally published: Philadelphia: The Union Press, 1875 Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Girls -- Juvenile fiction Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction Schools -- England -- History -- Juvenile fiction Schools -- United States -- History -- Juvenile fiction PZ Philadelphia: The Union Press, 1875 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75733 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75733 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134743.0 75733