Two American Pioneers: Seba Smith And Elizabeth Oakes Smith (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428660977)

""Two American Pioneers: Seba Smith And Elizabeth Oakes Smith"" is a non-fiction book written by Mary Alice Wyman. The book tells the story of two influential figures in American literature, Seba Smith and Elizabeth Oakes Smith. Seba Smith was a writer and humorist who is best known for his creation of the character ""Major Jack Downing."" He was also a pioneer in American journalism and helped to establish the Portland Advertiser in Maine. Elizabeth Oakes Smith was a poet, writer, and suffragist who was one of the first women to speak publicly on women's rights in the United States. She was also a pioneer in the field of spiritualism, and her writings on the subject helped to popularize it in America. The book explores the lives and accomplishments of both Seba and Elizabeth, detailing their contributions to American literature and society. It also delves into the personal lives of the two pioneers, including their marriage and family relationships. Overall, ""Two American Pioneers: Seba Smith And Elizabeth Oakes Smith"" is a fascinating look at two important figures in American history and literature.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: Mary Alice Wyman
ISBN-10: 1428660976
ISBN-13: 9781428660977
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d