Nora Hampton (1895-1918): Purpose and Audience
‘”They” say that it is within the ability of everyone to write one book, at least I have heard it said – …
Amy Gomm (b.1899-1984) : Purpose and Audience
‘The depths of grief, the peaks of happiness – they’re all water under the bridge now, to be forgotten unless we do …
Kay Garrett (B.1899): Purpose and Audience
“I have omitted all the “personal” bits from this narrative because I imagine they are not what is wanted. If you want …
Mrs RM Downer (b. 1884): Purpose and Audience
At first glance, RM Downer’s autobiography seems to have been written out of a sense of nostalgia. The title, ‘A Bygone Age’, …
James H. McKenzie (1862-1952): Purpose and Audience
‘The many stories I could pen of what incidents occur’d during my stay with my Peggotty Hut would fill a volume’ James …
John Britton 1771-1857: Purpose & Audience
John Britton born 1771 was an author and antiquarian who towards the end of his life wrote an autobiography. Britton stated that …
Anthony Errington (1778-1848): Purpose and Audience
The reason of my wrighting the particulars of my life and transactions are to inform my famely and the world. I write …
Florence Anne Cooter (1912-2004): Purpose and Audience
Florence Anne Cooter reveals little in her nostalgic memoir as to why she is writing an autobiography nor does she reveal the …
Frank Goss (b. 1896): Purpose and Audience
Frank Goss seems to have written his memoir as a reflection of his childhood. He makes no references to his adult life …