Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe, 1850-1943

Contributor:

Elliott, Maud Howe, 1854-1948

Hall, Florence Howe, 1845-1922

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910" by Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe Elliott, and Florence Howe Hall is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life of Julia Ward Howe, a prominent figure in American history known for her contributions as a poet, abolitionist, and women's rights advocate. The narrative likely delves into her personal life, her influential family background, and her impactful public endeavors. The opening of the book introduces us to Howe's reverent ties to her ancestry, with significant attention given to her forebears, tracing back to notable historical figures such as her grandfather, Colonel Samuel Ward, who played a crucial role during the American Revolutionary War. The authors capture Howe's formative years, depicting her early influences, family dynamics, and the traits inherited from her ancestors that shaped her character. Through rich anecdotes, the text paints a picture of her upbringing amidst historical dramas and the strong moral fabric of her family, laying the groundwork for an understanding of how her past informed her future endeavors as a writer and reformer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-01-23