Alexander Howison (b.1795): Reading & Writing
Alexander omits any discussion of his reading and writing habits completely from his autobiography. He was much more interested in presenting his …
Alexander Howison (b. 1795): Purpose and Audience
‘I propose giving you a short narrative of your father’s life, as I think this will be the only portion your father …
Alexander Howison (b. 1795): Education and Schooling
‘- I got more schooling than I wished for – ’ (p3) To say Alexander doesn’t give a great wealth of detail …
Alexander Howison (b.1795): Habits, Culture & Beliefs
‘- the easy careless life of a sailor.’ As Alexander started work very early in his life (around 9 or 10 years …
Alexander Howison (b. 1795): War, Memory & Life Writing
Is it peace or war? (p.34) War is prevalent within Alexander’s life, although not always at the forefront of his narrative, he …
Alexander Howison (b.1795) Life & Labour
‘- and so the sea became my wish and choice’ (p.7) The way Alexander writes his memoir tangles home and family …