"Marion Harland's Autobiography: The Story of a Long Life" by Marion Harland is a memoir that presents the author's life, blending experiences from the Old South and the changes experienced through the Civil War. The story carefully puts together her experiences of family, relationships, along with recollections of the societal changes she saw over many years. Beginning with family history, Harland shares details of her ancestors and her family's historical part in the country, which includes stories like her father's service in the Revolutionary War. These early memories establish a feeling of warmth and nostalgia for an earlier time, revealing how deeply she is connected to her family and historical past.
Marion Harland's Autobiography: The Story of a Long Life
By Marion Harland
Discover a life story woven with family history, Southern charm, and transformation through monumental moments in American history.
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About the AuthorMary Virginia Terhune, also known by her penname Marion Harland, was an American author who was prolific and bestselling in both fiction and non-fiction genres. Born in Amelia County, Virginia, she began her career writing articles at the age of 14, using various pennames until 1853, when she settled on Marion Harland. Her first novel Alone was published in 1854 and became an "emphatic success" following its second printing the next year. For fifteen years she was a prolific writer of best-selling women's novels, classified then as "plantation fiction", as well as writing numerous serial works, short stories, and essays for magazines.
Mary Virginia Terhune, also known by her penname Marion Harland, was an American author who was prolific and bestselling in both fiction and non-fiction genres. Born in Amelia County, Virginia, she began her career writing articles at the age of 14, using various pennames until 1853, when she settled on Marion Harland. Her first novel Alone was published in 1854 and became an "emphatic success" following its second printing the next year. For fifteen years she was a prolific writer of best-selling women's novels, classified then as "plantation fiction", as well as writing numerous serial works, short stories, and essays for magazines.
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