Plains Woman
The Diary of Martha Farnsworth, 1882-1922
Published on 22. February 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-253-20480-6 (ISBN)
Description
"Among the numerous diaries published recently as scholars probe women's history, Farnsworth's is a real find." -Sally Mitchell
"The publication now of books like Martha Farnsworth's has contributed to radical revisions of women's history and reassessment of women's skills as writers." -Elizabeth Hampsten
" . . . superb edition of the diary of Kansas pioneer Martha Farnsworth . . . a fact-filled, revealing account of an extraordinary-but-ordinary woman . . . " -American Quarterly
" . . . the inside story of a women's life in the middle of America . . . " -Bloomsbury Review
A Kansas teacher, housewife, photographer, and suffragist, Martha Farnsworth compulsively recorded her life in middle America during a period of tremendous social and cultural change.
"The publication now of books like Martha Farnsworth's has contributed to radical revisions of women's history and reassessment of women's skills as writers." -Elizabeth Hampsten
" . . . superb edition of the diary of Kansas pioneer Martha Farnsworth . . . a fact-filled, revealing account of an extraordinary-but-ordinary woman . . . " -American Quarterly
" . . . the inside story of a women's life in the middle of America . . . " -Bloomsbury Review
A Kansas teacher, housewife, photographer, and suffragist, Martha Farnsworth compulsively recorded her life in middle America during a period of tremendous social and cultural change.
Reviews / Votes
"Among the numerous diaries published recently as scholars probe women's history, Farnsworth's is a real find." Sally Mitchell "The publication now of books like Martha Farnsworth's has contributed to radical revisions of women's history and reassessment of women's skills as writers." Elizabeth Hampsten " ... superb edition of the diary of Kansas pioneer Martha Farnsworth ... a fact-filled, revealing account of an extraordinary-but-ordinary woman ... " American Quarterly " ... the inside story of a women's life in the middle of America ... " Bloomsbury ReviewMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bloomington, IN
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-253-20480-6 (9780253204806)
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Content
List of Illustrations
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Editorial Note
The Diary of Martha Farnsworth, 1882-1922
Epilogue
Notes
Index
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Editorial Note
The Diary of Martha Farnsworth, 1882-1922
Epilogue
Notes
Index