Description

The Autobiography of Alice Thornton: Of East Newton, County, York (1875) is a memoir written by Alice Wandesford Thornton, detailing her life in 17th century England. Alice was born into a wealthy family and married into another wealthy family, the Thorntons. The book covers her childhood, marriage, and motherhood, as well as her experiences during the English Civil War and the Restoration period. Alice's writing is vivid and personal, providing a unique glimpse into the daily life of a woman of her time. The book also includes letters and documents from Alice's life, adding to the historical value of the memoir. Overall, The Autobiography of Alice Thornton is a fascinating account of a woman's life in 17th century England.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.