a testament of hope the essential writings and speeches

After a time she also worked as an assistant teacher there. Harriet studied composition, Italian, French, and Latin, and developed a great love of poetry. It was an innovative institution, focusing on the importance of women’s education in matters of home economics and student government. In 1824 Harriet moved to Hartford, Connecticut to attend the Hartford Female Seminary run by her eldest sister Catherine. The Beecher household was bustling and happy once again. Harriet was becoming a voracious reader and competent writer, while also learning the practical arts of knitting and sewing. Young Harriet was often entrusted to care for her when she was not attending classes at the Litchfield Academy under Mr. With Lyman she had a son Frederick (1818-1820), who died of scarlet fever and a daughter Isabella (1822-1907). An extremely pious woman, Harriet née Porter soon gained the affections of all the children. Under her tutelage young Harriet learned the catechism, read her prayer book, the Bible, works by Samuel Johnson, and Arabian Nights. Harriet was sent to stay with her High Church Aunt Harriet Foote who lived in Nut Plains, near Guildford, Connecticut. Beecher was a dark time for her husband and children. She had also bestowed her patience, compassion, and love of doing good works for others onto her daughter. While Harriet would not have many specific memories of her, she had the overall impression from the rest of her siblings, her father, friends, and the community that she was well-loved and admired by all. Just before Harriet turned four her mother died. Roxanna who, like her husband, touted the importance of a proper education, taught her children to read and entertained them with the stories of Maria Edgeworth.

Her mother was Roxanna née Foote (1775-1816) her father Lyman Beecher (1775-1863) was a Calvinist preacher who spoke out against slavery and encouraged the education of his children.

Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe was born 14 June 1811 in the New England town of Litchfield, Connecticut.

A testament of hope the essential writings and speeches