Little Women Abroad The Alcott Sisters' Letters from Europe, 1870-1871

Little Women Abroad compiles a rich selection of letters written by Louisa May Alcott and her younger sister, Abby May Alcott, during their fourteen-month tour of Europe in 1870-1871. Accompanied by over thirty of May's previously unpublished drawings, this collection offers an intimate and authentic look at their experiences, observations, and the cultural landscape of 19th-century Europe. For parents, this book provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to historical travel, the lives of famous authors, and the art of letter writing, all while exploring themes of family, creativity, and independence. It's ideal for readers interested in history, art, or the Alcott family legacy.

In 1870, Louisa May Alcott and her younger sister Abby May Alcott began a fourteen-month tour of Europe. Little Women Abroad gathers a generous selection of May's drawings along with all of the known letters written by the two Alcott sisters during their trip. More than thirty drawings are included, nearly all of them previously unpublished. Of the seventy-one letters collected here, more than three-quarters appear in their entirety for the first time. --from publisher description.