Phyllis L. Buss

Phyllis L. Buss (1902): Purpose & Audience

“I would like to dedicate this story of my life to my darling grandchildren” (p.13) Although Phyllis states explicitly at the end …

“I am certain that those were the happiest years of my life.” (p12) Phyllis L. Buss’ memoir fits into the category of …

“Well the First World War was being fought now and many of the town’s young men went to serve their country.” (p9) …

“To my utter amazement I was the chosen one.” (p9) The late nineteenth to the early twentieth century saw the rise of …

“I have heard say that ‘That Driver Family’ are well turned out.” (p4) Family and home life are a central theme …

“I really was a good one for doing all kinds of work, some for pay and many more for the joy of …

“There was a kind of prayer written on a board at the entrance to the churchyard.” (p4) It is obvious throughout the …

“Grandma said it was food for the brain and I did wish to be clever.” (p3) Education is a prominent theme of Phyllis’ …

“It was on a Monday wash day somewhere during the hours between dinner-time and early teatime, that I came, or was brought, …