a bibliography of American and British writers
A pioneering reference work on the private writings of women, this bibliography provides a list of autobiographical and travel literature, letters and diaries by American and British women published between 1475 and 1900. The works of approximatley 3,000 authors are included, and their writings represent many types and genres. This is the first volume of a series of interrelated bibliographies that will encompass women's published works of poetry, drama, fiction, juvenile literature, and a dictionary of pseudonyms and alternative names. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.