Women Of Colonial And Revolutionary Times: Eliza Pinckney; Journal And Letters Of Eliza Lucas (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163650806)

The book ""Women of Colonial and Revolutionary Times: Eliza Pinckney; Journal and Letters of Eliza Lucas"" by Harriott H. Ravenel is a biographical account of the life of Eliza Lucas, a prominent figure in colonial and revolutionary America. The book is a collection of Eliza's personal journal entries and letters, which offer a glimpse into her life and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society.Eliza Pinckney was born in the West Indies in 1722 and was raised in South Carolina. She was a well-educated and independent woman who became known for her successful cultivation of indigo, a valuable cash crop at the time. Eliza's agricultural innovations and business acumen helped to establish South Carolina as a major producer of indigo, and she became a respected member of the colonial elite.Throughout her life, Eliza faced numerous challenges, including the early death of her father, the demands of managing a large plantation, and the upheaval of the American Revolution. Despite these obstacles, she remained committed to her family and her community, and her writings provide a unique perspective on the social and political issues of the time.Overall, ""Women of Colonial and Revolutionary Times: Eliza Pinckney; Journal and Letters of Eliza Lucas"" is a fascinating look at the life of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in shaping the history of colonial America.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: Harriott H. Ravenel, Eliza Lucas
ISBN-10: 1163650803
ISBN-13: 9781163650806
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 380
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d