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Sarah Josepha Hale on Beginning a Novel

2021-11-25
By: joan koster
On: November 25, 2021
In: 18th Century Women, 19th Century Women, Authors, Writing

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 →

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