"If we wish to bear our crosses and ponder our sorrows in secret, a diary in which we record the minutiae of suffering is the best expedient we can adopt for the purpose."
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About Anne Grant
Anne Grant (1755-1838) was a Scottish poet and author known for her collection of poems and well-received memoirs. She was born in Glasgow but spent much of her life in the United States after marrying an officer in the British army. Grant's works often reflected on her experiences living in both Scotland and America, touching on themes of nature, patriotism, and family.
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