Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Letters of Laura Askew Haygood is a book written by Laura Askew Haygood herself and published in 1904. The book is a memoir that chronicles the life of Laura Askew Haygood, a prominent figure in the Methodist Episcopal Church South in the late 19th century.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a biographical sketch of Laura Askew Haygood's life, from her childhood in Georgia to her education at Wesleyan Female College and her marriage to Atticus Green Haygood, a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The second part of the book consists of letters written by Laura Askew Haygood to her family and friends, which provide a glimpse into her personal life and her thoughts on various topics.Throughout the book, Laura Askew Haygood discusses her experiences as a woman in the Methodist Episcopal Church South, including her involvement in missionary work and her efforts to promote women's education. She also reflects on her faith and her relationship with God, as well as her personal struggles and triumphs.Overall, The Life and Letters of Laura Askew Haygood is a fascinating and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on the life of a remarkable woman in the late 19th century.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.
