The Story Of The Alcotts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428662100)

""The Story of the Alcotts"" by Ednah D. Cheney is a biography of the Alcott family, focusing primarily on the life of Louisa May Alcott, author of ""Little Women"". The book explores the family's history and background, including the intellectual and philosophical influences that shaped their beliefs and values. It also delves into the individual lives of each family member, including Louisa May Alcott's experiences as a nurse during the Civil War and her struggles with illness and poverty. Cheney provides a detailed account of the family's relationships and dynamics, including their close friendship with Ralph Waldo Emerson and other notable figures of the time. Overall, ""The Story of the Alcotts"" offers a comprehensive look at one of America's most beloved literary families and the cultural climate in which they lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ednah D. Cheney
ISBN-10: 1428662103
ISBN-13: 9781428662100
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d