A Memorial of Mrs. Margaret Breckinridge

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Breckinridge, John, 1797-1841

Contributor:

Miller, Samuel, 1769-1850

Alexander, Archibald, 1772-1851

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Memorial of Mrs. Margaret Breckinridge" by John Breckinridge and Samuel Miller is a memorial work written in the early 19th century. This work comprises a memoir and letters dedicated to the life and character of Margaret Breckinridge, emphasizing her virtues and contributions as a devoted wife, mother, and Christian. The memorial serves as an intimate reflection on her life, aiming to preserve her memory for her children and loved ones, rather than aiming for broader publication. The beginning of the book introduces the profound grief experienced by her husband and family following Margaret's death, laying the groundwork for the memoir's purpose: to honor her memory amidst sorrow. It discusses Margaret's upbringing, her education, and her deep religious character, as well as her marriage to John Breckinridge and the sacrifices made throughout her life for her family and faith. Through the opening chapters, readers gain insight into her role within the domestic sphere and her commitment to raising her children and serving her community, setting a tone of reverence for her legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carlos Colón, Princeton Theological Seminary Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-04-05