1913 Diary of an Upper Class Young New Yorker Who Writes of Her Charmed Life in an Affected Voice
Published by New York, 1913
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc., Cochrane, AB, CanadaKatz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
AbeBooks seller since May 11, 2005
Condition: Used - Good
£ 767.64
Quantity: 1 available
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On offer is the diary of an unknown, wealthy New York City woman that offers a very revealing look at the life of an upper class suburban household in 1913. The unknown diarist is a young woman living at home with her mother. Her writing, though grammatically correct, is of an affected, rather ponderous style. Some excerpts from the diary give the flavour of her writing style, as follows: "In my physical condition, tonight my proclivity almost lead me to pass up this chronicle and record on the morrow but willpower [ ] and superior energy gained the day for me" [Mar 10]. "The Beauties of suburban life in Flatbush struck me as being prodigious this morning as I seated myself at dejeuner" [June 1]. "The last trying episode of a day of many demanding labors though I have rather been in the mood and so consequently drew enjoyment from my labors" [Oct 19]. There are many hints about their well-off status: "Harriet left with Ann and Dorothy in the Limousine at eleven thirty for Manhattan" [Jan 3]. Throughout her entries, the reader gets a sense of a privileged life. There is no reference to her father and no references at all to studying or working. She is aware of more public events such as the inauguration of Woodrow Wilson as President of the United States (Mar 4) and the death of New York mayor William Jay Gaynor on board a ship to Europe (Sept 11). For a social historian, it presents a very interesting look at one aspect of life among the well-off in America at the turn of the 20th century. For a gender studies program, it offers a very clear contrast to the circumstances of many women living in America over a century ago. This diary measures 9.5 x 8.0 and contains 365 pages. It is 100% complete. The covers are in good condition. The binding is intact although the spine has cracked. The pages are in good condition and the handwriting is legible. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 365 pages. …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- 1913 Diary of an Upper Class Young New Yorker Who Writes of Her Charmed Life in an Affected Voice
- Author
- UNKNOWN
- Publisher
- New York
- Publication year
- 1913
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
Cochrane, AB, Canada
AbeBooks seller since May 11, 2005
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Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. (formerly known as M. Benjamin Katz, Fine Books/Rare Manuscripts) is based out of both Ontario and Alberta, Canada. We do business by appointment, and have had an online presence selling rare books and manuscripts since 1999. Specializing in handwritten, historically significant books, manuscripts, diaries, documents and ephemera. A member of The Manuscript Society each treasure on offer is guaranteed authentic and as represented for life. Worldwide clientele includes esteemed collections and public, private and university libraries on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific. Always buying collections and estates. Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. (formerly M. Benjamin Katz, Fine Books/Rare Manuscripts) has been an online sales presence with over 7000 transactions since 1999. All items are as stated or returnable for full refund. If a refund is requested, seller must be notified within 7 days of postal delivery of the item based on postal tracking data. To receive a refund, the item must be returned to seller in the same condition in which it was received. All digital items are final sale.…
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Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
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Cochrane, AB Canada T4C 1J9
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