The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume V

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harper, Ida Husted, 1851-1931

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume V" by Ida Husted Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume is part of a six-volume series that documents the seventy-year struggle for women's suffrage in the United States, culminating in the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. It focuses on the eventual victory of the suffrage movement and the ongoing efforts worldwide, providing a comprehensive look at the key events, personalities, and organizations involved in this pivotal movement in American history. The opening of the book sets the context for the suffrage movement at the dawn of the 20th century, detailing the transition of leadership within organizations such as the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Prominent figures like Susan B. Anthony and Carrie Chapman Catt are highlighted, emphasizing their roles and the expanding scope of the suffrage campaign. The textual conversation reflects on the foundational goals of the movement, the challenges faced, and the concerted efforts made by supporters to push for constitutional amendments. The preface offers insights into the historical significance of the suffrage movement, its global implications, and the hope for universal recognition of women's voting rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Richard J. Shiffer and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Woman_Suffrage

This volume covers 1900-1920.

Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-08-31