Two American Pioneers: Seba Smith And Elizabeth Oakes Smith

By Mary Alice Wyman

Book Overview

""Two American Pioneers: Seba Smith And Elizabeth Oakes Smith"" by Mary Alice Wyman is a non-fiction book that tells the stories of two remarkable individuals who made significant contributions to American literature and society during the 19th century. Seba Smith was a journalist, humorist, and playwright who is best known for his creation of the character Major Jack Downing, a satirical representation of a stereotypical American politician. Elizabeth Oakes Smith was a poet, novelist, and women's rights activist who wrote about social issues such as slavery, women's suffrage, and temperance. The book explores the lives and works of these two pioneers, their struggles, achievements, and impact on American culture. Through extensive research and analysis of their writings, Wyman provides a comprehensive and engaging account of their legacies, highlighting their contributions to the development of American literature and their role in shaping the social and political landscape of their time. This book is an insightful and inspiring read for anyone interested in American history, literature, and the pursuit of social justice.""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: 1162988169
• ISBN13: 9781162988160
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"