Bread Winning, Or The Ledger And The Lute: An Autobiography (1865) is a book written by Mary Ann S. Barber. The book is an autobiography that tells the story of the author's life and her struggles to make a living as a musician and a writer during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first part is called ""The Ledger"" and the second part is called ""The Lute"". In ""The Ledger"", Barber describes her early life and her struggles to make a living as a writer. She talks about her experiences as a teacher, a governess, and a writer for various newspapers and magazines. In ""The Lute"", Barber talks about her passion for music and her struggles to make a living as a musician. She talks about her experiences as a music teacher, a performer, and a composer. Throughout the book, Barber provides insights into the social and economic conditions of her time, and the challenges faced by women who wanted to pursue careers in the arts. The book is a fascinating account of a woman's struggle to make a living in a world that was often hostile to women who wanted to pursue careers outside of the home.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.