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Sarah A. (Sarah Ann) Myers
1800–1876
A 19th-century American writer whose stories for young readers blended adventure with moral purpose, she wrote with warmth, religious conviction, and a strong sense of perseverance.
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Watch—Work—Wait Or, The Orphan's Victory
by Sarah A. (Sarah Ann) Myers
About the author
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1800, she was later educated at Bethlehem Female Seminary and became known as an American author writing under the name Sarah A. Myers. In 1825, she married Dr. Theodore Myers.
Her books often joined lively storytelling with clear lessons about character and faith. Among the works associated with her are The Hero of Falcon's Island and Self-sacrifice; or, The Pioneers of Fuegia, which reflect her interest in youthful readers, Christian themes, and endurance in difficult circumstances.
She died on December 11, 1876. Although not widely read today, her work remains part of the tradition of 19th-century American religious and juvenile literature.