When Grandmamma Was New

'When Grandmamma Was New: The Story of a Virginia Childhood' offers a charming glimpse into the life of a young girl growing up in Virginia during the 19th century. Marion Harland vividly recreates the sights, sounds, and experiences of her childhood, providing a fascinating window into a bygone era. The book lovingly details the social customs, domestic routines, and educational practices that shaped her early years. Through her engaging narrative, readers are transported to a time of simpler pleasures and close-knit communities. Harland’s memoir is more than just a personal reminiscence; it’s a valuable historical document that sheds light on the social and cultural fabric of the American South. This book appeals to anyone interested in history, biography, or the enduring power of childhood memories.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.