This fascinating collection of journal entries, letters, and other papers from the life of Sarah Howland offers a rare glimpse into the experiences of a young woman in early 19th century America. With its vivid descriptions of daily life, its moving poetry, and its rich historical context, Extracts from the Journal of Sarah Howland is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.