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.