A Journey to Ohio in 1810, as Recorded in the Journal of Margaret Van Horn Dwight
An Intrepid Journey Through Early America's HeartlandBy Margaret Van Horn Dwight
Length1h 47m
About this audiobook
In "A Journey to Ohio in 1810, as Recorded in the Journal of Margaret Van Horn Dwight," readers are presented with a firsthand account of early 19th-century American westward expansion. Dwight's journal illuminates the trials and tribulations faced by settlers as they navigated through the untamed wilderness, capturing the blend of adventure and hardship that characterized this period. The literary style is both intimate and reflective, drawing readers into her experiences with a vividness that enhances the historical context, as it highlights both the social dynamics and the dramatic landscape of an emerging frontier. Her observations dissect not just the physical journey, but also the emotional terrain of women during this transformative era in American history. Margaret Van Horn Dwight was not only a traveler but also a keen observer whose insights were shaped by her societal position and the cultural milieu of her time. Born into a prominent family, her unique perspective as a woman of her era allowed her to document the realities of life on the frontier in a manner that was both personal and revealing. Her literate background and engagement with the experiences of her contemporaries provided the foundation for this compelling narrative, making her journal an indispensable resource for understanding early American life. I highly recommend this work to any reader interested in American history, women's studies, or the personal narratives that shape our understanding of the past. Dwight'Äôs eloquent prose not only provides a captivating portrayal of the 1810 journey but also serves as a valuable contribution to the historical record, vividly depicting the spirit of a nation in transition.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length1 hr 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 2, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
22Jennyauter-P—Wednesday 2 oclock P M-between 2 brothers——
2Milford Friday Eve. at Capt Pond's.
23Fannitsburg- Penn- McAllen's Inn-Wednesday night- Nov- 6th-
3Sat. night, D. Nash's Inn. Middlesex-: FOOTNOTES:
24Peach Orchard, P- Thursday night-Phelps' Tavern—
4Sunday eve—
25Sunday night.
5October 22- Monday- Cook's inn— County West Chester—
26Novbr-12th Monday night- Nail Shop-on the 4th Mountain
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6Tuesday Noon- Ferry House near State Prison-
27Tuesday eve- Nov- 13th- 4 miles east of Bedford- Penn-
7Hobuck, Wednesday Morn-Buskirck's Inn—
28Wednesday night. A private house-10 miles w- of Bedford
8Springfield-New Jersey- Pierson's Inn-Wedy-PM 4 oclock-
29Thursday night— Allegany Mtn Nov- 16-
9Friday morn- Chester N J.
30Friday night- Allegany Mtn—
10Mansfield-N J-Sat-morn October 27-
31Saturday eve-2 miles from Laurel Hill-Penn-
11Pennsylvania- Saturday eve- 2 miles from Bethlehem- Hanover- Oct 27th
32Sunday eve— Nov-19th— Foot of Laurel Hill—Penn—
12Sunday Morn-
33Monday night- a mile west of the mountains-
13Sunday eve- Sundown-
34Novbr 21st Tuesday Night-A mile from Greensburg-Penn-
14Monday morn-October 29-
35Thursday Morn- Sewel's tavern-Versailes-township-
15Pennsylvania- Monday-eve- A Dutchman's inn- I dont know where. Palks County-or some thing like it—
36Nov-24- Friday morn- Turtle Creek-Penn-
16Wednesday Octber 31st Highdleburg-Penn-
37Friday eve- 9 miles past Pitts'g- Penn-
17Wednesday Eve- Miller's town- Penn- Oct-31st
38Novbr 26- Saturday night- 3½ miles beyond Pittsburg-
18Harrisburg- P- Thursday- Eve-November-1st 1810-
39Wednesday Nov- 28- 7 miles from Greersburg-Penn-
19Sunday eve- East pensboro' township- P-
40Wednesday eve—
2010 miles West of Carlisle- Penn-Monday Nov-5th-
41Thursday eve-
21Tuesday night- Nov-6th-
42Saturday- P M- Warren- After so long a time—
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