02424cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000230012824500850015126400510023630000470028733600260033433700260036033800360038650000310042250801010045352012540055453400450180865300610185365300630191465300490197785600430202699900170206928384UtSlPG20260610133640.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a11024385  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aGouverneur, Marian10aAs I Remember :bRecollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-03-22  aProduced by Suzanne Lybarger and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"As I Remember" by Marian Gouverneur is a recollection of American society during the 19th century, reflecting personal experiences and observations from significant historical moments. Written in the early 20th century, the memoir spans various aspects of life, culture, and notable acquaintances, with emphasis on the author’s own family history. This work aims to shed light on the social dynamics and daily life of Americans across the decades, from a notable female perspective.  At the start of "As I Remember," the author shares fond memories of her childhood on Long Island, detailing her family's history and their connections to significant historical events, such as the American Revolution. She provides insights into her early home, the influences of her grandparents, and the life lessons passed down through her family, including anecdotes about the slaves that lived on their property. Additionally, her move to New York City is foreshadowed, suggesting an expansion of her social circle and experiences, as well as a reflection on the changing manners and customs over time. This opening establishes a rich historical context, blending personal narrative with broader societal themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century  aNew York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century  aWashington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28384  c69293d69293