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A Journey to Ohio in 1810, as Recorded in the Journal of Margaret Van Horn Dwight

By Margaret Van Horn Dwight
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A young woman records a four-week wagon journey from Connecticut to the Ohio country in 1810 through dated journal entries that combine practical travel details — inns, roads, weather, and fatigue — with close social observation of companions, hosts, and strangers. She notes domestic routines, encounters at taverns and meetings, humorous incidents, and emotional responses to leaving home, while reflecting on pride, piety, and hospitality. The entries produce an intimate, day-by-day portrait of early American travel and social life through everyday incidents and candid self-reflection.

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Margaret Van Horn Dwight

Margaret Van Horn Dwight was an early American writer known for her detailed journal documenting her travels. Her notable work, "A Journey to Ohio in 1810, as Recorded in the Journal of Margaret Van Horn Dwight," provides a vivid account of her experiences and observations during a pivotal time in American history. Through her writing, she offers insights into the social and cultural landscape of early 19th-century America, making her contributions valuable for understanding the era's westward expansion and the lives of women during that time.

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