Sally Wister's Journal: A True Narrative- Being a Quaker Maiden's Account of Her Experiences With Officers of the Continental Army, 1777-1778

Wister, Sally

ISBN 10: 1557091145 / ISBN 13: 9781557091147

Published by Applewood Books (edition Reprint), 1995

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 1557091145-11-1

Synopsis:

In 1775, the British invaded Philadelphia. Sally Wister, a sixteen year-old girl was sent to the country-side to avoid harm. During her time there, in order to keep a friend up-to-date, she kept a journal. This lively diary has not been available to the book-buying public in nearly a hundred years, but is a vital and delightful historical record of a young girl's life during a perilous and all-important time in American history.

From the Back Cover: In 1775, the British invaded Philadelphia. Sally Wister, a sixteen-year-old girl, was sent to the countryside to avoid harm. During her time there, in order to keep a friend up-to-date, she kept a journal. This lively diary has not been available to the book-buying public in nearly a hundred years, but it is a vital and delightful historical record of a young girl's life during a perilous and all-important time in American history.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sally Wister's Journal: A True Narrative- ...
Publisher: Applewood Books (edition Reprint)
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: Reprint.