An extraordinary ordinary woman : the journal of Phebe Orvis, 1820-1830 /

Ouellette, Susan M., 1954-

An extraordinary ordinary woman : the journal of Phebe Orvis, 1820-1830 / by Susan M. Ouellette. - Albany, NY : State University of New York Press, (c)2017. - 1 online resource. - Excelsior editions .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Introduction -- The sweet single life -- A delightful prospect of my nativity -- I conclude there are some strange intentions -- Rendered : more ignorant than others -- New modes of living among strangers -- Perhaps the partner of his joys -- Retired, much fatigued -- He cumbers the ground no more -- Conclusion: beneath the spreading oak and hickory -- Journal -- Acknowledgements -- Notes.



9781438464978

2017001941


Orvis, Phebe, 1801-


Women--History--Vermont--19th century.
Women--History--New York (State)--19th century.
Women--Social conditions--Vermont--19th century.
Women--Social conditions--New York (State)--19th century.
Quakers--History--United States--19th century.


Electronic Books.

HQ1438 / .E987 2017