A Woman of Amherst

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The book offers a captivating insight into the nineteenth century through the eyes of Orra White Hitchcock, an influential woman from Amherst, Massachusetts. Accompanying her husband, a renowned geologist, on two journeys, she documented her experiences with keen observation and humor in her diaries. Her writings reveal the social dynamics and landscapes of the time, providing a unique perspective on both personal and historical events.