Excerpt from Penelope's Progress: Being Such Extracts From the Commonplace Book of Penelope Hamilton as Relate to Her Experiences in Scotland
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Kate Douglas Wiggin was born in Philadelphia in 1856. The author of travel and educational books as well as children's literature, she was a leading American kindergarten proponent. In San Francisco, she helped establish the first free kindergarten west of the Rocky Mountains. Mrs. Wiggin died in 1923
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a charming collection of essays by the author, an American artist traveling in England in the early 1900s. The author's sharp wit and astute powers of observation provide a unique and entertaining perspective on British society, customs, and culture during the Edwardian era. The author's encounters with the upper classes, including an unforgettable tea with the Duke of Cimicifugas, are full of humor and insight. The author also explores the lives of ordinary people, from servants to street vendors, revealing the hidden complexities and struggles of their daily lives. This book offers a vivid and intimate portrait of Edwardian England, capturing the essence of a society undergoing profound social and cultural change. The author's insights into human nature are timeless, making this book a valuable and enjoyable read for anyone interested in history, travel, or simply good writing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330201824_0
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