Mrs Packard (35 results)

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Pamphlet. Condition: Used - Acceptable. 4 pages. Folded sheet, 9 x 5.5" Commendable vs slipshod parenting, value of education, favors generous outlay, notes state support, standards of quality, arrangement for truants, summary of district schools, Roll of Honor. Spotted, edge tear, bent corner, fair. …

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This memoir offers a glimpse into the life of a young, middle-class woman living in Boston in the early 19th century. The author shares her experiences as a housekeeper, from her initial struggles to her growing expertise, all the while providing a vivid glimpse into the domestic life of the period. The book is rich in historical detail, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of women's lives in that era. Through its engaging narrative, the book also explores themes of ambition, love, and personal growth, offering a nuanced and relatable portrait of a woman navigating the complexities of her time. 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.…

Condition: Fair. First edition copy. . Two books bound in one volume. Spine torn and cracked. Dampstained. Writing inside. In protective mylar cover. (Insane Asylums, Psychiatry).

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This thought-provoking narrative sheds light on the destructive power of marital oppression and the urgent need for legal protection for married women. The author, a victim of her husband's cruel imprisonment, recounts her harrowing experiences and exposes the shocking lack of rights afforded to wives in the 19th century. As she fights for her sanity and freedom, her story indicts a society that condones domestic abuse and denies women their basic human rights. This book not only provides a glimpse into a forgotten chapter of history but also serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality. Its insights illuminate the devastating consequences of legal inequality and the importance of empowering women to live lives free from violence and oppression. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a groundbreaking text that delves into the complex interrelationships between insanity, morality, oppression, and freedom in the 19th century. The author, an asylum patient, courageously exposes the true nature of insanity as a condition that can strike any individual regardless of their station, particularly those perceived as a threat to the established social order or who suffer from substance abuse disorders. This book traces the historical roots of the asylum system, arguing that it was conceived by religious zealots who used dubious moral codes as a means to control dissenting voices, particularly women. The author suggests that the abuse and neglect rampant in the system stem from the Calvinist belief that those deemed insane are not deserving of God's grace, and are thus unworthy of compassion or protection from society. The work highlights the urgent need for reform, arguing for a system that prioritizes treatment over punishment, and for the preservation of individual liberty. Through its unflinching critique of the asylum system, the book provides a unique perspective on the complexities of the human condition and the importance of dignity and justice for all. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the deeply personal and societal consequences of denying women their basic rights. Through the author's own harrowing experience of wrongful imprisonment in a 19th-century insane asylum, it exposes the injustices faced by married women who dared to express independent thoughts and beliefs. The author's poignant narrative sheds light on the prevailing social fabric of the time, where the suppression of individual rights, particularly those of women, was not only tolerated but also legally sanctioned. This historical context serves as a backdrop for the author's exploration of themes such as freedom of conscience, religious intolerance, and the arbitrary nature of power. By challenging the notion of insanity as a crime rather than a misfortune, the author raises profound questions about the treatment of those deemed different or inconvenient. This book serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of individual liberty and the devastating effects of its denial. 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.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 16mo; viii, 9-272, 16 (ads) pages; Contents clean and tight in modern black cloth binding with gilt lettering at spine. Former owner's name on title page (after new endpapers) -- "Catharine ?? from Cousin Joe". Scattered foxing. Sixteen page publisher's catalogue at rear. Caroline Howard Gilman (pen name, Mrs. Clarissa Packard; 1794â"1888) was a nineteenth century American author. Her writing career spanned 70 years and include poems, novels, and essays. Cindy A. Stiles asserts that Gilman is best understood as a âgentle reformerâ and âearly feministâ rather than a âsentimental moralistâ (Stiles, The History of Southern Womenâs Literature, 69). In 1819, Caroline and her husband Samuel Gilman moved to Charleston, South Carolina, where her husband served as a Unitarian pastor from 1819 to 1858.In 1832, she began to edit a juvenile weekly paper, named The Rosebud, later called The Southern Rose. Gilman/Packard contributed most of the verses, tales, and novels, which were published in the periodical. For many years she also authored the Ladyâs Annual Register and Almanac. Based on the author's observation and experience, the book provides insight into domestic life and manners in the early 19th century America in novelistic form. Several passages written in Negro dialect. These and her other works passed through many editions and were admired for âtheir practical lessons as well as their genial simplicity and humor.â For example: "No other state of society can show a scene like that which was presented at Belleview on the third Sabbath after the birth of our son. All the negroes, dressed in their best, came to welcome their 'young maussa,' bringing offerings of eggs and chickens, and pronouncing prayers and blessings . " There is a four-page "Note" at the rear titled: "Religious Privileges of the Negroes of Charleston, D. C. ".…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 16mo; viii, 9-272 pages; Contents clean and tight in modern burgundy cloth binding with gilt lettering at spine. Former owner's name on first blank (after new endpapers) -- "A Huidekoper 1884". Scattered foxing. Caroline Howard Gilman (pen name, Mrs. Clarissa Packard; 1794â"1888) was a nineteenth century American author. Her writing career spanned 70 years and include poems, novels, and essays. Cindy A. Stiles asserts that Gilman is best understood as a âgentle reformerâ and âearly feministâ rather than a âsentimental moralistâ (Stiles, The History of Southern Womenâs Literature, 69). In 1819, Caroline and her husband Samuel Gilman moved to Charleston, South Carolina, where her husband served as a Unitarian pastor from 1819 to 1858.In 1832, she began to edit a juvenile weekly paper, named The Rosebud, later called The Southern Rose. Gilman/Packard contributed most of the verses, tales, and novels, which were published in the periodical. For many years she also authored the Ladyâs Annual Register and Almanac. Based on the author's observation and experience, the book provides insight into domestic life and manners in the early 19th century America in novelistic form. Several passages written in Negro dialect. These and her other works passed through many editions and were admired for âtheir practical lessons as well as their genial simplicity and humor.â For example: "No other state of society can show a scene like that which was presented at Belleview on the third Sabbath after the birth of our son. All the negroes, dressed in their best, came to welcome their 'young maussa,' bringing offerings of eggs and chickens, and pronouncing prayers and blessings . " There is a four-page "Note" at the rear titled: "Religious Privileges of the Negroes of Charleston, D. C. ". …

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. Modern Persecution, Or, Insane Asylums Unveiled, As Demonstrated by the Report of the Investigating Committee of the Legislature of Illinois. By Mrs. E. P. W. Packard. Published by the Authoress. Vol. I. Hartford: Case, Lockwood & Brainard, Printers and Binders. 1875. Complete (8 plates), 402 p., 8 x 5.25 , 8vo. In poor condition. As is. Rear board warped from water dampness staining. Binding cocked. Cloth covering boards torn at edges and corners, board exposed. Front and rear hinges chipped, binding mesh exposed. Gilt lettering and deco on binding dulled & soiled, but legible. Head of spine lacking (including headband), tail of spine lacking (headband remains), binding exposed. All edge gilt (dulled). Ex-library ink stamps found from front end-page to title page. Ink marginalia found on front end-page. Water dampness staining to top and fore-edges throughout text-block. Front gutters split at front fly-leaf with exposed cording. Rear paste-down rippled from water dampness staining. Toning throughout text-block, with light toning found. Binding intact, but fragile. Please see photos and ask questions, if any, before purchasing. Elizabeth Packard (1816-1897) was featured by National Women's History Museum: "After defending her sanity at trial in 1864, Packard campaigned to ensure the rights of the mentally ill as well as those of married women. She publicized the story of her hospitalization at the hands of her husband in order to prevent the abuse and neglect of others vulnerable before the law. Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard was born in Ware, Massachusetts on December 28, 1816. Her father, Samuel Ware, was a Calvinist minister. Packard attended the Amherst Female Seminary, where she studied classics, literature, and mathematics. Her family took in boarders from Amherst College, including Henry Ward Beecher. Beecher would soon become one of the most popular preachers in the country. Beecher s inquisitive nature and his unorthodox religious teachings greatly influenced Packard. When Packard was 19, she suffered what was then termed brain fever : a condition characterized by a high fever, headaches, and delirium, among other symptoms. The recommended treatment included bleeding and purging. When her condition failed to improve right away, Packard s father committed her to an asylum in Worcester, Massachusetts. After six weeks, the asylum s superintendent declared Packard s health restored and released her. This experience contributed to Packard s mistrust of the medical system. She felt that her most troubling symptoms resulted from the treatments she received, rather than the original fever. To Packard, it was the passage of time, not the interventions of any physicians, that led to her recovery. In her later years, Packard lived in California with one of her sons and his wife. She and Theophilus never divorced, but lived separately for the rest of their lives. Packard passed away in 1897." Initially published in 1873 with 16 illustrations. This is an (assumed) second edition, with 8 plates. Claims to be Vol. I, but no other known volumes exist. FORN-SHELF-0599-BB-2408-HK1987. …