Reminiscences, 1819-1899

"Reminiscences, 1819-1899" by Julia Ward Howe is an autobiographical story that looks back at the author’s life during the 1800s. The story begins with her reflecting on how much life has changed. She grew up in New York City and tells about her family, things she did as a child, and meeting important, well-known people. Howe shares a detailed story of her early years, talking about her education and how losing her mother and her father's firm rules influenced her moral views. It gives the reader a window into the upbringing and life of a woman who would become known for her writing and fighting for social causes during a time of great change in America.