Matilda Hannah Ouvry

Matilda Hannah Ouvry

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About the Author

Matilda Hannah Ouvry is known for A Lady's Diary Before and During the Indian Mutiny [Illustrated Edition], a vivid firsthand account that offers readers an intimate perspective on daily life, uncertainty, and upheaval during a pivotal period in Indian history. Through observant detail and personal reflection, Ouvry captures the atmosphere surrounding the Indian Mutiny while preserving the emotional texture of lived experience. Her work appeals to readers interested in historical testimony, women’s writing, and the social history of the nineteenth century. The illustrated edition further complements her narrative, inviting contemporary audiences to engage with this important documentary record.

Common genres
Biography Diaries Diary historical nonfiction History Military History women’s writing
Writing style
observant intimate reflective

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