La Tour du Pin Gouvernet, Henriette Lucie Dillon, marquise de 1770-1853 creator Liedekerke-Beaufort, Aymar Marie Ferdinand de, comte 1846- text utu 2009 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Journal d'une femme de cinquante ans (2/2)" by La Tour du Pin Gouvernet is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the experiences of the author as she navigates life as an emigrant in America from a backdrop of revolution and personal loss. The narrative is likely set in the late 18th to early 19th century, providing a firsthand account of the sociopolitical landscape of post-revolutionary France contrasted against her new life in the United States. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on her age and the undertaking of writing her memories, feeling a mix of presumption and purpose. She vividly describes the joy of returning to a land of stability and comfort after enduring hardships, as she and her family arrive in Boston after an arduous journey. Once settled, they begin to adapt to their new environment, interact with local residents, and establish a household, all while grappling with personal grief regarding the loss of her father. This opening portion sets the tone for her ongoing struggle for happiness and belonging amidst the dramatic changes of her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-06-19 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) Original publication data not identified France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865 La Tour du Pin Gouvernet, Henriette Lucie Dillon, marquise de, 1770-1853 -- Diaries Nobility -- France -- Diaries France -- Social life and customs -- 18th century DC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29164 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29164 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133650.0 29164