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Nature and the mid nineteenth-century American landscape is beautifully revealed in this journal of the seasons. Susan Fennimore Cooper, daughter of the great American novelist, wrote this book in 1850, four years before Walden was published. She described it as her "simple record of those little events which make up the course of the seasons in rural life."As with the works of Thoreau and others in this contemplative genre, including that of Joseph Wood Krutch and Henry Besten, Cooper’s work, with its treasury of information about a way of life of which only remnants remain, is for the nature lover, the folklorist, and history buff.This is the first paperback edition of a book that, when it was originally published, William Cullen Bryant called" one of the sweetest books ever printed." It went through several editions during Cooper’s life and was very popular in the United States and England.

Rural Hours (1850) is one of the earliest pieces of American nature writing and the first by a woman. This new edition, the only printing of the full original text since 1876, restores passages excised by the author for an 1887 edition.The daughter of the novelist James Fenimore Cooper, Susan Fenimore Cooper (1813-1894), uses narratives and descriptions of her walks and excursions to reveal her ideal society as a rural one, carefully poised between the receding wilderness and a looming industrialization. She theorizes that knowledge of place causes people to approach the land humbly and gratefully and asserts the necessity of establishing a society that is sustainable in the natural world and that sees a moral obligation to deepen knowledge of the natural history of the environment.

"Female Suffrage" offers a compelling exploration of the burgeoning women's rights movement in the United States during the 19th century. Susan Fenimore Cooper meticulously documents the historical context surrounding the fight for women's suffrage, providing invaluable insights into the social and political landscape of the era. This important historical text examines the challenges and triumphs of women striving for political freedom and equality. Delving into the complexities of United States history, "Female Suffrage" illuminates the crucial role women played in shaping the nation's trajectory. It remains a vital resource for anyone interested in understanding the long and arduous journey towards women's enfranchisement and the broader struggle for women's rights. This edition preserves the integrity of the original work, making it an essential addition to any collection focused on women's history and political science.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In "The Lumley Autograph," Susan Fenimore Cooper delves into the intriguing world of 19th-century autograph collecting, weaving a compelling narrative that blends historical fiction with elements of mystery. This meticulously prepared edition resurrects a classic exploration of the allure and potential pitfalls of collecting rare signatures. The story centers on the pursuit of a particularly elusive autograph, drawing readers into a world of dedicated collectors and the lengths to which they will go to acquire coveted pieces. Cooper masterfully crafts a tale that touches on the passions and obsessions that drive collectors, while also hinting at darker undercurrents of deception and hidden motives. This edition promises to captivate anyone interested in historical fiction, mystery, and the timeless fascination with collecting. Dive into a world where history and intrigue intertwine in "The Lumley Autograph."This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The question of "female suffrage" has long been resolved in the United States, and--though sometimes more recently--in other democratic societies as well. For most people, certainly in the so- called Western world, the right of women to vote on a basis of equality with men seems obvious. A century ago this was not the case, even in America, and it required a long, arduous, and sometimes painful struggle before the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified on August 18, 1920.