by Mary Lesley Ames

2 Volumes;

This is a biographical account of the lives of Peter and Susan Lesley, a book which provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two remarkable individuals who played important roles in shaping American history and culture. Peter Lesley, son of Peter Lesley and Elizabeth Oswald Allen, was born in 1819 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married Susan Inches Lyman, daughter of Joseph Lyman and Anne Jean Robbins, in 1849. Peter Lesley was a prominent geologist and educator, and his wife Susan was a writer and social activist. The book provides a detailed overview of their personal and professional lives, including their upbringing, education, careers, and contributions to society. It also includes letters written by Peter and Susan, which offer insights into their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. 

(526+562p., Illus, Index, 1909)