Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Life and Letters of Laura Askew Haygood"" is a biographical work that was written in 1904 by Laura Askew Haygood herself. The book is a memoir of her life and a collection of her letters that she wrote to her family and friends over the years. Haygood was a prominent figure in the Methodist Church in the late 19th century and early 20th century, and her book provides an insight into her personal life and her religious beliefs.The book is divided into three parts. The first part is a detailed account of Haygood's childhood and early life. She was born in 1855 in Georgia and grew up in a family that was deeply religious. She attended Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia, where she developed a love for literature and poetry. She later became a teacher and eventually married Atticus Greene Haygood, who was a bishop in the Methodist Church.The second part of the book is a collection of Haygood's letters. These letters provide an intimate look into her personal life and her thoughts on various topics. She writes about her family, her travels, and her religious beliefs. Her letters also reveal her deep love for her husband and her devotion to the Methodist Church.The third part of the book is a collection of essays and speeches that Haygood wrote throughout her life. These essays and speeches cover a wide range of topics, including women's rights, education, and religion.Overall, ""Life and Letters of Laura Askew Haygood"" is a fascinating account of the life of a remarkable woman. It provides a unique perspective on the religious and social issues of the time and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Methodist Church in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
