Memoirs of the Life of Colonel Hutchinson: With a Fragment of Autobiography (of the Life of Lucy Hutchinson)

A remarkable double portrait from the English Civil War era: Lucy Hutchinson's tender yet unflinching biography of her Puritan colonel husband, paired with fragments of her own extraordinary life. Written in the 1660s, this is intimate history at its finest—political intrigue, personal devotion, and a woman's voice that refuses to be silenced across centuries. Perfect for readers who love well-crafted biographical writing, 17th-century history enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by women who documented their worlds against all odds.