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Harriet Martineau was an English social theorist and writer who is regarded by many as the first female sociologist. She wrote several books including her own autobiography, which was a rare accomplishment for a woman during the time. As well as her own writings she translated works by Auguste Comte, the French philosopher. Martineau was an aetheist and and abolitionist. She counted Florence Nightingale and Charles Lyell among her many friends and acquaintances.
Harriet Martineau was an English social theorist and writer who is regarded by many as the first female sociologist. She wrote several books including her own autobiography, which was a rare accomplishment for a woman during the time. As well as her own writings she translated works by Auguste Comte, the French philosopher. Martineau was an aetheist and and abolitionist. She counted Florence Nightingale and Charles Lyell among her many friends and acquaintances.
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| Title: | Letter from Harriet Martineau |
|---|---|
| Description: | In this four page letter, Harriet Martineau writes at length about works written by the architect Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903). She also refers to correspondence with Harriet Beecher Stowe. She discusses a desire to reprint a popular volume she has written and suggests Sampson Low publish it for her. She mentions her poor health and her niece Maria (the daughter of her brother Robert who cared for her). |
| Address: | Ambleside |
| Letter dated: | 24-01-1857 |
| Physical description: | Sampson Low Letters, Volume 1, 5 pages ; slight damage to edge of page 4. |
| Types of letter: | Comments about another client, author, artist or work etc.; Discussion of work published or forthcoming, including copyright; Personal |
| Rights statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | No further use without permission. Contact university-archive@open.ac.uk |
| Image rights: | Spencer Arnold Collection/Stringer/Getty Images |
| Identifier: | SL_118 |
