Letters of Lydia Maria Child

by Lydia Maria Child

Lydia Maria Francis was born in Medford, Massachusetts, February 11, 1802. Her father, David Francis, was a worthy and substantial citizen of that town. Her brother, Con vers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her
questions. Once, when she wished to know what was
meant by Shakespeare's " raven down of darkness,"
which was made to smile when smoothed, he explained that it was only the fur of a black cat, which sparkled when stroked ! Later in life this brother wrote of her, " She has been a dear, good sister to me : would that I had been half as good a brother to
her."

Genres: Poetry

280 pages, Unknown Binding

First published October 1, 2008

About the author

Lydia Maria Child (1802-1880) was an activist and writer of novels, pamphlets, and works for children. She often used her writing to advocate for slaves, women, and Native Americans. Lydia Maria Child was born in Medford, Massachusetts, where her grandfather’s house, which she celebrates in her poem, still stands.