Synopsis: The
diary of a young girl during the Revolutionary War. In 1775 Sally Wister was
sent to the countryside to avoid harm. This is a delightful historical record
of a young girl's life during a perilous and all-important time in American
history (from the online description)
Review: I
enjoyed reading about young Miss Wister's experiences during the war. Sadly, it
was only a small, tantalizing glimpse. Wister is a lively writing, with an eye
for the people around her and a knack for capturing the best bits of her
experiences. I wish there was more to her journal, or her life. According to
Wikipedia, she lived in her father’s house until her death as an old lady and
never married. Given her constant reassurance to her audience that her heat was
unmoved by the dashing gentlemen officers she met, this does not surprise me.
In the end, I recommend this book as an excellent resource for anyone studying
the Revolutionary War, in particular how women and the general populace faced
it. This would be an excellent book for kids, age 11+, I think.
Bookmarks: 7
of 10
Awards: None
ISBN:
1-55709-114-5
Date
Finished: 7-8-2014
Pages: 62
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