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Crusader And Feminist: Letters Of Jane Grey Swisshelm 1858-1865

Crusader And Feminist: Letters Of Jane Grey Swisshelm 1858-1865

Swisshelm, Jane Grey
Larsen, Arthur J.

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Biographies GeneralLetters & EssaysCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1163173088
ISBN13: 9781163173084
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.75
Height: 0.73 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Crusader and Feminist: Letters of Jane Grey Swisshelm 1858-1865 is a collection of letters written by Jane Grey Swisshelm, a prominent feminist and abolitionist during the mid-19th century. The book contains over 200 letters that were written by Swisshelm to her family, friends, and colleagues during a seven-year period. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Swisshelm's political activism, her views on women's rights and suffrage, her work as a journalist, and her personal life. Swisshelm was a fierce advocate for women's rights and used her platform as a journalist to bring attention to issues such as domestic violence and the need for women's suffrage. The book also provides insight into the social and political climate of the time, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the struggle for women's rights. Swisshelm's letters offer a unique perspective on these events, as she was a firsthand witness to many of them and was actively involved in the fight for social justice. Overall, Crusader and Feminist: Letters of Jane Grey Swisshelm 1858-1865 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of feminism, abolitionism, and the fight for social justice during the mid-19th century. The letters provide a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a woman who was ahead of her time and who played a significant role in shaping the course of American history.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.

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