From Library Journal:
Alcott (1832-88) came from a family of ardent social reformers that was part of a larger circle that included Emerson, Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller. In her excellent introduction, which comprises nearly one-third of this thin volume, Elbert (history and women's studies, SUNY at Binghamton) describes the inspirational but often threadbare childhood of Louisa, one of four daughters of Bronson and Abigail Alcott, as well as her emerging reformist sensibilities and her work as an abolitionist and Union nurse. Alcott's abolitionist writings, gathered here for the first time, comprise five pieces, the most powerful being a tale entitled "My Contraband," about two brothers, one a slave, the other his master. While not on a par with Alcott's major novels, this is a noteworthy?if at times overly didactic?collection by an author who was clearly ahead of her time. Highly recommended.?Diane Gardner Premo, SILS, SUNY at Buffalo
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Review:
"Highly recommended." -- Choice
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