02397cam a22003373u 4500 59000 UtSlPG 20260610134347.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19007544 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F106 Grant, Anne MacVicar, 1755-1838 Memoirs of an American Lady : With Sketches of Manners and Scenery in America, as They Existed Previous to the Revolution Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-03-03 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Memoirs of an American Lady" by Anne MacVicar Grant is a memoir written in the early 19th century. The narrative explores the life and times of early American society, specifically focusing on the experiences of the author's early friend within a colonial context. With rich descriptions of manners, customs, and the evolving American landscape, the book offers readers insights into life in America prior to the Revolution. The opening of the memoir introduces the author’s intention to capture the essence and virtues of her esteemed friend, framing her life and interactions within the framework of the developing American society. The author reflects on her friend’s character amidst a backdrop of simplicity and virtue, as well as the dramatic changes of a young nation. Using personal anecdotes and broader societal observations, the beginning establishes the camaraderie among the settlers, their relations with Indigenous peoples, and the complexities of their daily lives, giving readers a glimpse into the fabric of a community on the cusp of significant historical transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America Schuyler, Catalina, 1701-1778 or 1779 New York (State) -- Social life and customs -- To 1775 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59000 99826 99826