Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
A Peculiar Treasure: Autobiography |
1939 |
Edna Ferber |
Buy |
A Peculiar Treasure (1939) is Edna Ferber’s autobiography, published as part of the American Biography series. The book covers her upbringing in a Jewish family in small Midwestern towns, her work as a newspaper reporter, and her transition to fiction writing.
The autobiography provides context for the themes in Ferber’s novels: her interest in strong women, American regional life, and the immigrant experience all trace back to her own story.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the American Biography series?
There are one books in the American Biography series, published in 1939.
What is the first book in the American Biography series?
The first book in the American Biography series is A Peculiar Treasure: Autobiography, published in 1939.
What does A Peculiar Treasure cover?
A Peculiar Treasure (1939) is Edna Ferber’s autobiography, covering her childhood in small-town Michigan and Wisconsin, her early journalism career, and her rise as one of America’s most popular novelists.