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Examination of whether gender equality is compatible with Christian teachings and whether universal suffrage can ever resolve social problems. By the American writer and amateur naturalist. ... Read more

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At last -- the full text of a marvellous and important book
For over a century, admirer's of Susan Fenimore Cooper's "Rural Hours" (1850) have been dependent on a heavily abridged version dating from 1887 -- the only one to be reprinted in modern times. Though"Rural Hours" is generally accepted both as good reading and as amajor contribution to American nature writing, it has not previously beenavailable as the author originally wrote it -- and as others, includingThoreau, read it. Susan Fenimore Cooper, long overshadowed by her novelistfather, is today becoming recognized as an important writer of the 19thcentury; this new text will make her most important and influential workfully available again both to scholars and toa new generation of readers.

This is a great read, a book to learn from, and to cherish.
This is a beautiful book, from the painting of Cooperstown on the cover to glossary where historical references, or the names of birds or other words that have changed over time are explained. Cooper's prose is insightful andcharming, and, given the book's historial prespective,makes me thinkabout present and future environmental concerns for our country. RuralHours makes the chain of small mill towns we have here in the BlackstoneValley region of Massachusetts come alive--Cooper saw the quiet commerce ofthe canals give way to the noise and pollution of the railroad industry andrealized that the land and species of bird and animal life surrounding herwere threatened. However Cooper's response to these feelings of peril wasnot to preach, but rather to praise the countryside and the life forms shewitnessed. As a woman reader, I must also say that it right and just thatthe parts of Rural Hours that were omitted from all editions since 1870should be brought back to us to now think about, appreciate, and learnfrom. Since reading, this book has stayed with me--the many beautifulimages of nature that Cooper portrays, but also her quiet voice of urgencythat encourages me to continue positive action in my own community, to notonly save what land is left, but also to restore urban and otherenvironments that have been abused.I highly recommend Rural Hours--it's agreat read, a book to cherish. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

At last -- the full text of a marvellous and important book
For over a century, admirer's of Susan Fenimore Cooper's "Rural Hours" (1850) have been dependent on a heavily abridged version dating from 1887 -- the only one to be reprinted in modern times. Though"Rural Hours" is generally accepted both as good reading and as amajor contribution to American nature writing, it has not previously beenavailable as the author originally wrote it -- and as others, includingThoreau, read it. Susan Fenimore Cooper, long overshadowed by her novelistfather, is today becoming recognized as an important writer of the 19thcentury; this new text will make her most important and influential workfully available again both to scholars and toa new generation of readers.

This is a great read, a book to learn from, and to cherish.
This is a beautiful book, from the painting of Cooperstown on the cover to glossary where historical references, or the names of birds or other words that have changed over time are explained. Cooper's prose is insightful andcharming, and, given the book's historial prespective,makes me thinkabout present and future environmental concerns for our country. RuralHours makes the chain of small mill towns we have here in the BlackstoneValley region of Massachusetts come alive--Cooper saw the quiet commerce ofthe canals give way to the noise and pollution of the railroad industry andrealized that the land and species of bird and animal life surrounding herwere threatened. However Cooper's response to these feelings of peril wasnot to preach, but rather to praise the countryside and the life forms shewitnessed. As a woman reader, I must also say that it right and just thatthe parts of Rural Hours that were omitted from all editions since 1870should be brought back to us to now think about, appreciate, and learnfrom. Since reading, this book has stayed with me--the many beautifulimages of nature that Cooper portrays, but also her quiet voice of urgencythat encourages me to continue positive action in my own community, to notonly save what land is left, but also to restore urban and otherenvironments that have been abused.I highly recommend Rural Hours--it's agreat read, a book to cherish. ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Language Arts ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Fiction / Action ... Read more

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In "Elinor Wyllys," Susan Fenimore Cooper demonstrates an unusual breadth of knowledge about history, national and international affairs, the fine arts, and the environment. America during the 1830s was undergoing great social and cultural change, and the author is deeply concerned with how these changes are affecting both daily life in a small town and the nation as a whole. "Elinor Wyllys" was originally published in 1846. This Fort Schuyler Press edition is the first modern edition with notes for the contemporary reader. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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"Something far better than mere decoration; however, is requisite to make society at all agreeable," continued Mr. Ellsworth. "There is luxury enough among us, in eating and drinking, dressing and furniture, for instance; and yet what can well be more silly, more puerile, than the general tone of conversation at common parties among us? ... Read more

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An adventurous party among us, weary of the old paths, is now eagerly proclaiming theories and doctrines entirely novel on this important subject. The EMANCIPATION OF WOMAN is the name chosen by its advocates for this movement. They reject the idea of all subordination, even in the mildest form, with utter scorn. They claim for woman absolute social and political equality with man. And they seek to secure these points by conferring on the whole sex the right of the elective franchise, female suffrage being the first step in the unwieldy revolutions they aim at bringing about. These views are no longer confined to a small sect. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Also By I. L. Beman. And Others. ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Fiction / Action ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Susan Augusta Fenimore Cooper (1813- 1894) was an American writer and amateur naturalist. She was the daughter of the well known novelist James Fenimore Cooper. Her most famous work is Rural Hours (1850), a nature diary of Cooperstown, New York. Amongst her works are: Elinor Wyllys: or, The Young Folk of Longbridge (1846), The Lumley Autograph (1851), Female Suffrage: A Letter to the Christian Women of America (1870) and Missions to the Oneidas (1885-86). ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more