Catharine Esther Beecher (1800–1878)
Author of The American Woman's Home
About the Author
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Works by Catharine Esther Beecher
The American Woman's Home 2 copies
Treatise on Domestic Economy: For the Use of Young Ladies at Home, and at School (Classic Reprint) (2017) 1 copy
The Biographical Remains of Rev. George Beecher — Editor — 1 copy
Associated Works
Choice Cuts: A Savory Selection of Food Writing from Around the World and Throughout History (2002) — Contributor — 367 copies, 2 reviews
The Heath Anthology of American Literature, Volume 1 (1990) — Contributor, some editions — 252 copies, 1 review
The American Intellectual Tradition, A Sourcebook: Volume I, 1630-1865 (1989) — Contributor, some editions — 205 copies
Women's Rights Emerges within the Anti-Slavery Movement, 1830-1870 (2000) — Contributor — 107 copies, 2 reviews
The Educated Woman in America: Selected Writings of Catharine Beecher, Margaret Fuller, and M. Carey Thomas (1965) — Contributor — 17 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Beecher, Catharine Esther
- Birthdate
- 1800-09-06
- Date of death
- 1878-05-12
- Gender
- female
- Education
- Miss Pierce's School, Connecticut
private tutors - Occupations
- women's rights activist
educational reformer
teacher - Organizations
- Women's Education Association
Hartford Female Seminary
American Woman's Educational Association
Western Female Institute
Ladies Society for Promoting Education in the West - Awards and honors
- Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame (1994)
- Relationships
- Stowe, Harriet Beecher (sister)
Beecher, Henry Ward (brother)
Gilman, Charlotte Perkins (grand-niece)
Hooker, Isabella Beecher (sister) - Short biography
- Catharine Esther Beecher was the oldest child in the remarkable Beecher family. She dedicated her life to campaigning for women's rights, including the rights to education and health -- especially physical fitness -- as well as for greater recognition of the importance of women in running the home and raising children. She founded the Hartford Female Seminary in Hartford, Connecticut in 1823 and other similar educational institutions in Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa. She wrote an 1841 book on domestic economy that became a bestseller.
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- East Hampton, New York, USA
- Places of residence
- Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Elmira, New York, USA - Place of death
- Elmira, New York, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- New York, USA
Members
Reviews
Catharine Beecher is a favorite of mine. Daughter of a very famous preacher who doubted the church she was raised in, but still chose to have faith. She never married and was, like many of the Beechers, a force to be reckoned with.
I was, to be honest, hoping for much more of a personal view here... a treatise on how she struggled but stayed. Instead we have a series of letters between her and anonymous persons where she defends the faith from their doubts and questions. But that's okay. She show more was still very clear, confident, and eloquent. show less
I was, to be honest, hoping for much more of a personal view here... a treatise on how she struggled but stayed. Instead we have a series of letters between her and anonymous persons where she defends the faith from their doubts and questions. But that's okay. She show more was still very clear, confident, and eloquent. show less
Catharine Beecher seems like a force to be reckoned with. This is essentially a treatise on education issues(particularly for women), a report on the current status of Beecher's school for women in Hartford, and a request for more sponsorship. She makes points that are still valid today--- we need schools that teach well, systems that are supportive and respectful of teachers and their needs and roles, and better resources and research on teaching.
1st ed. of this combined work. The American Woman's Home together with The Handy Cook-Book. Terrific b&w engravings, especially the 2 title pages. MSU Historic American Cook Book Project.
Treatise on Domestic Economy For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School by Catharine Esther Beecher
250. Revised 3rd Edition, with Numerous additions and Illustrative Engravings. [1st ed. 1842]. Very nice condition.
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Statistics
- Works
- 27
- Also by
- 6
- Members
- 256
- Popularity
- #89,546
- Rating
- 3.5
- Reviews
- 4
- ISBNs
- 48