The Life & Work of Susan B. Anthony
Enriched edition. Complete Illustrated Edition Including Antony's Speeches, Letters, Memoirs and VignettesBy Ida Husted Harper
Length46h 48m
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Ida Husted Harper's 'The Life & Work of Susan B. Anthony' is a meticulously researched and comprehensive account of the life and achievements of the trailblazing suffragist Susan B. Anthony. Harper's book delves into Anthony's tireless efforts in the women's suffrage movement, her passionate advocacy for equality, and her relentless fight for women's rights in a male-dominated society. Written in a detailed and engaging style, the book provides readers with a profound understanding of Anthony's pivotal role in shaping American history. Harper's narrative is enriched with primary sources and personal anecdotes, offering a nuanced perspective on Anthony's legacy and her enduring impact. This work also sheds light on the social and political landscape of the 19th century, providing readers with a deeper insight into the challenges faced by women in that era. I highly recommend 'The Life & Work of Susan B. Anthony' to anyone interested in feminist history, social activism, or the fight for equality.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length46 hrs 48 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Life & Work of Susan B. Anthony
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5The Life & Work of Susan B. Anthony
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6Volume 1
7Chapter I: Ancestry, Home and Childhood (1550-1826)
8Chapter II: Girlhood and School-Life (1826-1838)
9Chapter III: Financial Crash—The Teacher (1838-1845)
10Chapter IV: The Farm Home—End of Teaching (1845-1850)
11Chapter V: Entrance Into Public Life (1850-1852)
12Chapter VI: Temperance and Teachers' Conventions (1852-1853)
13Chapter VII: Petitions—Bloomers—Lectures (1854)
14Chapter VIII: First County Canvass—The Water Cure (1855)
15Chapter IX: Advance Along All Lines (1856)
16Chapter X: Campaigning with the Garrisonians (1857-1858)
17Chapter XI: Conditions Prior to the War (1859)
18Chapter XII: Rift in Common Law—Divorce Question (1860)
19Chapter XIII: Mob Experience—Civil War (1861-1862)
20Chapter XIV: Women's National Loyal League (1863-1864)
21Chapter XV: "Male" in the Federal Constitution (1865)
22Chapter XVI: The Negro's Hour (1866)
23Chapter XVII: Campaigns in New York and Kansas (1867)
24Chapter XVIII: Establishing the Revolution (1868)
25Chapter XIX: Amendment XV—Founding of National Society (1869)
26Chapter XX: Fiftieth Birthday—End of Equal Rights Society (1870)
27Chapter XXI: End of Revolution—Status of Woman Suffrage (1870)
28Chapter XXII: Mrs. Hooker's Convention—The Lecture Field (1871)
29Chapter XXIII: First Trip to the Pacific Coast (1871)
30Chapter XXIV: Republican Splinter—Miss Anthony Votes (1872)
31Chapter XXV: Trial for Voting Under Fourteenth Amendment (1873)
32Chapter XXVI: No Constitutional Right to Jury or Franchise (1874)
33Chapter XXVII: Revolution Debt Paid—Women's Fourth of July (1875-1876)
34Chapter XXVIII: Colorado Campaign—Political Attitude (1877-1878)
35Chapter XXIX: Senate Committee Report—Press Comment (1879-1880)
36Volume 2
37Chapter XXX: Political Candidates—Writing the History (1880-1881)
38Chapter XXXI: The Legacy—Nebraska Campaign—Off for Europe (1881-1882-1883)
39Chapter XXXII: Miss Anthony's European Letters (1883)
40Chapter XXXIII: Congressional Hearings—Visit to New Orleans (1884-1885)
41Chapter XXXIV: Many Trips—First Vote on Sixteenth Amendment (1886-1887)
42Chapter XXXV: Union of Associations—International Council (1888)
43Chapter XXXVI: Conventions from Washington to South Dakota (1889)
44Chapter XXXVII: At the End of Seventy Years (1890)
45Chapter XXXVIII: The South Dakota Campaign (1890)
46Chapter XXXIX: Wyoming—Miss Anthony Goes to Housekeeping (1890-1891)
47Chapter XL: Ignored by the Parties—Appointed to Office (1892)
48Chapter XLI: World's Fair—Congress of Representative Women (1893)
49Chapter XLII: The Second New York Campaign (1894)
50Chapter XLIII: The Second Kansas Campaign (1894)
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