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Mrs. Bloomfield H. Moore
1824–1899
A lively 19th-century American writer and philanthropist, she published poetry, fiction, and books on social customs while also taking an active role in civic and charitable work. Her life moved between literary circles, reform efforts, and a lasting interest in big ideas about science and philosophy.
2 Audiobooks
Frank and Fanny
by Mrs. Bloomfield H. Moore
Keely and His Discoveries: Aerial Navigation
by Mrs. Bloomfield H. Moore
About the author
Born Clara Sophia Jessup in 1824, she is better known in print as Mrs. Bloomfield H. Moore or Clara Jessup Moore. She was an American writer, philanthropist, and thinker whose work ranged from poems and children's stories to advice literature and more speculative philosophical writing. Different editions of her books and articles appeared under several names, which is one reason she can be a little hard to track today.
Alongside her writing, she was known for public-spirited work in Philadelphia. Sources describe her as active in relief and charitable efforts during the Civil War era and in support of educational and scientific causes. That mix of literary ambition and practical philanthropy helped make her a visible figure in 19th-century cultural life.
Later in life, she became especially interested in spiritual and philosophical questions, and she wrote about them with real conviction. Even when modern readers come to her through older titles or a passing reference in history, what stands out is her range: she was not only an author, but also a patron, organizer, and energetic participant in the intellectual debates of her time.