Writing

Ann Preston on Do Thy Best

In: Writing

Dr. Ann Preston (1813 to 1872) was an abolitionist, aRead More →

Sarah Hoding on the Mammoth

In: 18th Century Women, Authors, Poets, Writing

Tagged: British, Critics, journaling, Mammoth, Slavery

British-born Sara Hoding (1798 to ?) has left little markRead More →

Ona Judge on Freedom

In: 17th Century Women, Abolition, Women's Rights, Writing

Tagged: Book Review, Colonial American, Martha Washington, Slavery

This is a special guest post in honor of BlackRead More →

Jane Grey Swisshelm on Congressional Behavior

In: 19th Century Women, Abolition, Activists, Authors, Civil War, Journalists, Women's Rights, Writing

Tagged: Compromise of 1850, Congressional reporting, Slavery

JANE GREY SWISSHELM (December 6, 1815 -July 22, 1884) wasRead More →

Elizabeth Fries Ellet on Women’s Art

In: 19th Century Women, Authors, Playwrights, Poets, Writing

Tagged: Edgar Allen Poe, Literary Criticism, Scandal, Women Artists

Throughout history, many important accomplishments by women have been overshadowedRead More →

Anna E. Dickinson: On Fame

In: 19th Century Women, Abolition, Activists, Civil War, Women's Rights, Writing

Tagged: fame, orator

Anna Dickinson (1842-1932) was a major celebrity of her time.Read More →

An Old woman's hand resting on a book Caroline Howard Jarvey

Caroline Howard Jervey on Happy Ladies

In: 19th Century Women, Authors, Poets, Writing

Tagged: Children's Stories, Novelists

Many romance writers of the past have quietly slipped into oblivion despite popularity during their lifetimes. One such author is Caroline Howard Jervey.Read More →

Sarah Josepha Hale on Beginning a Novel

In: 18th Century Women, 19th Century Women, Authors, Writing

Tagged: Editor, Female Education, Novelists, Poetry, Recipe, Slavery, Thanksgiving, Woman's Rights, writing a novel

Widow, Sarah Josepha Hale (1788-1877) wrote and worked to support her family. As editor of first the American Lady’s Book and then Godey’s Lady Book she was arbitrator of American fashion and letters for over forty years.Read More →

Ella Maria Dietz on Dreams

In: 19th Century Women, Writing

Ella Maria Dietz was a successful Shakespearean actress and acclaimed poet who fought against the restrictions placed on women in the 1800s.Read More →