A Memoir Of Margaret Breckinridge: In Two Parts (1839)

By A. Alexander

Book Overview

A Memoir of Margaret Breckinridge: In Two Parts (1839) is a book written by A. Alexander that tells the story of Margaret Breckinridge, a woman who lived in the early 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Margaret's life and the second part detailing her death and legacy.In the first part of the book, readers are introduced to Margaret Breckinridge, who was born in Kentucky in 1788. Margaret's family was prominent in the area, and she grew up in a wealthy and influential household. Despite her privileged upbringing, Margaret was known for her kindness and generosity, and she devoted much of her time to helping those in need.The second part of the book recounts Margaret's death and the impact she had on those around her. Margaret died in 1832 at the age of 44, and her passing was mourned by many. The book describes the funeral procession and the outpouring of grief from the community. It also details the various ways in which Margaret's legacy lived on, including the establishment of a school in her name and the creation of a fund to help the poor.Overall, A Memoir of Margaret Breckinridge: In Two Parts is a touching tribute to a remarkable woman who made a lasting impact on her community. Through Alexander's writing, readers are able to gain insight into the life and character of Margaret Breckinridge, and to appreciate the many ways in which she touched the lives of those around her.Contains Memoir, And Funeral Sermon; Letters To Her Surviving Children.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166451178
• ISBN13: 9781166451172
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"