History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902

Contributor:

Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906.

Gage, Matilda Joslyn, 1826-1898

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I" by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Matilda Joslyn Gage is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This volume aims to document the early struggles and progress of the woman suffrage movement in the United States, spanning the years 1848 to 1861. It offers an extensive exploration of the political and social challenges faced by women seeking equality and rights during this transformative period. At the start of the work, the editors articulate their intent to compile existing reports on the woman suffrage movement, emphasizing the urgency of their task given that many of its early advocates were no longer living. They discuss the motivations for collecting historical accounts and personal anecdotes from those involved in the movement. The preface highlights key themes such as the marginalization of women's experiences and the need for a historical document that captures both the collective and individual efforts toward achieving political rights for women. Their perspective is shaped by the recognition of social injustices and the belief that documenting this history will inform and inspire future advocates for women's rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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

This volume covers 1848-1861.

Release date is 2009-02-07