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Rebecca Rush Wikipedia

Rebecca Rush (January 1, 1779- 1850) was a writer in the early United States. She published her only known book, Kelroy, in 1812 at the age of thirty-three. Unfortunately, the book was not much noticed because it appeared on the eve of the War of 1812, which overshadowed its publication.

Very little is known about Rebecca Rush. The Critical Dictionary of English Literature and British and American Authors (1897) has the following entry about her:

Rush, Miss Rebecca, a daughter of Judge Jacob Rush. . . was the author of Kelroy, a Novel, <br>by a Lady of Philadelphia, 1812, 12 mo. Purchased by Bradford and Inskeep for $100.

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