Schmidt, Gary D.
A passionate usefulness : the life and literary labors of Hannah Adams / Gary D. Schmidt. - Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2004. - x, 454 p. ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-442) and index.
With gloomy prospects before me -- The strength and vivacity of her understanding -- An alphabetical compendium -- Gloomy in my situation -- The benefit of his patronage -- A view of religions -- Efforts of a female pen -- Obliged to lay aside reading -- A summary history of New-England -- Ancient histories of New-England -- Modern information -- Truth and the facts of history -- A new view of religions -- The truth and excellence of the Christian religion exhibited -- Avowing her firm belief -- To make some new acquaintance -- Ruinous competition -- Abridgement of the history of New-England -- Her alluring and powerful assistance -- Corrections and additions -- The parties in this controversy -- Business out of the female line -- I wish to learn the truth of this report -- The undefined nature of the claims -- I shall avail myself of the information -- The history of the Jews -- The exact fulfillment -- Any written communication -- The amount of compensation -- The "painful affair" ended -- I know I am very awkward -- A dictionary of all religions and religious denominations -- Attention awakened -- You are at the head quarters -- Letters on the Gospels -- Not alone in her exertions -- Affection fervent and enthusiastic -- A memoir of Miss Hannah Adams -- Willing to remain.
0813922720 (acid-free paper)
Adams, Hannah, 1755-1831.
Women and literature--History--New England--18th century.
Women and literature--History--New England--19th century.
Historians--New England--Biography.
Authors, American--18th century--Biography.
Authors, American--19th century--Biography.
New England--Historiography.
New England--Biography.
PS1004.A37 / .Z88 2004
808/.0092 B
A passionate usefulness : the life and literary labors of Hannah Adams / Gary D. Schmidt. - Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2004. - x, 454 p. ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-442) and index.
With gloomy prospects before me -- The strength and vivacity of her understanding -- An alphabetical compendium -- Gloomy in my situation -- The benefit of his patronage -- A view of religions -- Efforts of a female pen -- Obliged to lay aside reading -- A summary history of New-England -- Ancient histories of New-England -- Modern information -- Truth and the facts of history -- A new view of religions -- The truth and excellence of the Christian religion exhibited -- Avowing her firm belief -- To make some new acquaintance -- Ruinous competition -- Abridgement of the history of New-England -- Her alluring and powerful assistance -- Corrections and additions -- The parties in this controversy -- Business out of the female line -- I wish to learn the truth of this report -- The undefined nature of the claims -- I shall avail myself of the information -- The history of the Jews -- The exact fulfillment -- Any written communication -- The amount of compensation -- The "painful affair" ended -- I know I am very awkward -- A dictionary of all religions and religious denominations -- Attention awakened -- You are at the head quarters -- Letters on the Gospels -- Not alone in her exertions -- Affection fervent and enthusiastic -- A memoir of Miss Hannah Adams -- Willing to remain.
0813922720 (acid-free paper)
Adams, Hannah, 1755-1831.
Women and literature--History--New England--18th century.
Women and literature--History--New England--19th century.
Historians--New England--Biography.
Authors, American--18th century--Biography.
Authors, American--19th century--Biography.
New England--Historiography.
New England--Biography.
PS1004.A37 / .Z88 2004
808/.0092 B