Fredrika Bremer

America of the Fifties- Letters of Fredrika Bremer

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When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Washington, D.C., the South, and the Midwest. She engaged with diverse communities, from Shakers to Quakers, and examined the plight of slaves and the rights of women. Her insightful observations were doc...

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Fredrika Bremer

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Mar 5, 2026

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Episodes

018 - New York September 4 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

017 - July 17 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

016 - Charleston South Carolina May 1 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

015 - New Orleans Louisiana Jan 1 1851 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

014 - To the Rev PJ Boklin Cincinnati Nov 27 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

013 - Blue Mound October 8 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

012 - Chicago September 24 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

011 - July 18 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

010 - June 27 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

009 - Charleston June 10 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

008 - Macon May 8 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

007 - April 1 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

006 - February 15 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

005 - Boston January 22 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

004 - Boston December 2 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

003 - Brooklyn November 5 1849 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

002 - New York October 4 1849 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

001 - Introduction 05.03.2026

When Fredrika Bremer arrived in New York from Sweden in October 1849, she was already a celebrated novelist and reformer. Her fame opened doors, allowing her to mingle with prominent American figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Driven by a desire to understand the impact of democracy on society, Bremer traveled extensively across New England, Wash...

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