Half a Century By: Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm (1815-1884)
Half a Century by Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm is a powerful and captivating memoir that offers readers a unique glimpse into the life of a courageous and trailblazing woman during the mid-19th century. Swisshelm's story is one of remarkable strength, resilience, and unwavering commitment to fighting for justice and equality. Throughout the book, Swisshelm narrates her incredible journey, from her difficult childhood in Pennsylvania to her eventual move to the frontier town of St. Louis. As a prominent writer and journalist, she fearlessly took on various issues of the time, including women's rights, abolition, and the complex dynamics of race in America. What sets Half a Century apart is Swisshelm's unwavering dedication to her principles and her relentless pursuit of truth. Her vivid descriptions of the suffragette movement and the fight against slavery expose the reader to the inherent challenges and obstacles faced by women during that era. Swisshelm's personal experiences and encounters with influential figures, such as Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, further enhance the narrative and bring the historical context to life. Swisshelm's writing style is captivating, drawing readers into her world and allowing us to experience her triumphs and tribulations alongside her. Her keen observations and sharp intellect make for a thought-provoking read, provoking introspection and reflection on the progress society has made since her time. While the book shines a light on Swisshelm's remarkable achievements, it also delves into her personal struggles and the sacrifices she made as a woman dedicated to her beliefs. Her unwavering commitment to her work often comes at the expense of her personal life, forcing her to navigate the challenges of relationships, marriage, and motherhood within the restrictive confines of societal expectations. Half a Century is a testament to the power of an individual's determination and the lasting impact one person can have on the world around them. Swisshelm's story is not only a memoir but also an important historical document that reflects the struggles and progress of American society during a pivotal period. In conclusion, Half a Century is an insightful, thought-provoking, and inspiring memoir that sheds light on the tireless efforts of one woman to fight for justice and equality. Swisshelm's story serves as a reminder that change is possible, even in the face of adversity, and that we all have the power to make a difference in our own unique way. First Page: HALF A CENTURY. BY JANE GREY SWISSHELM. "God so willed: Mankind is ignorant! a man am I: Call ignorance my sorrow, not my sin!" "O, still as ever friends are they Who, in the interest of outraged truth Deprecate such rough handling of a lie!" ROBERT BROWNING. 1880. PREFACE. It has been assumed, and is generally believed, that the Anti slavery struggle, which, culminated in the Emancipation Proclamation of 1862, originated in Infidelity, and was a triumph of Skepticism over Christianity. In no way can this error be so well corrected as by the personal history of those who took part in that struggle; and as most of them have passed from earth without leaving any record of the education and motives which underlay their action, the duty they neglected becomes doubly incumbent on the few who remain. To supply one quota of the inside history of the great Abolition war, is the primary object of this work; but scarcely secondary to this object is that of recording incidents characteristic of the Peculiar Institution overthrown in that struggle. Another object, and one which struggles for precedence, is to give an inside history of the hospitals during the war of the Rebellion, that the American people may not forget the cost of that Government so often imperiled through their indifference... Continue reading book >>

Half a Century By: Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm (1815-1884)

Half a Century by Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm is a powerful and captivating memoir that offers readers a unique glimpse into the life of a courageous and trailblazing woman during the mid-19th century. Swisshelm's story is one of remarkable strength, resilience, and unwavering commitment to fighting for justice and equality.

Throughout the book, Swisshelm narrates her incredible journey, from her difficult childhood in Pennsylvania to her eventual move to the frontier town of St. Louis. As a prominent writer and journalist, she fearlessly took on various issues of the time, including women's rights, abolition, and the complex dynamics of race in America.

What sets Half a Century apart is Swisshelm's unwavering dedication to her principles and her relentless pursuit of truth. Her vivid descriptions of the suffragette movement and the fight against slavery expose the reader to the inherent challenges and obstacles faced by women during that era. Swisshelm's personal experiences and encounters with influential figures, such as Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, further enhance the narrative and bring the historical context to life.

Swisshelm's writing style is captivating, drawing readers into her world and allowing us to experience her triumphs and tribulations alongside her. Her keen observations and sharp intellect make for a thought-provoking read, provoking introspection and reflection on the progress society has made since her time.

While the book shines a light on Swisshelm's remarkable achievements, it also delves into her personal struggles and the sacrifices she made as a woman dedicated to her beliefs. Her unwavering commitment to her work often comes at the expense of her personal life, forcing her to navigate the challenges of relationships, marriage, and motherhood within the restrictive confines of societal expectations.

Half a Century is a testament to the power of an individual's determination and the lasting impact one person can have on the world around them. Swisshelm's story is not only a memoir but also an important historical document that reflects the struggles and progress of American society during a pivotal period.

In conclusion, Half a Century is an insightful, thought-provoking, and inspiring memoir that sheds light on the tireless efforts of one woman to fight for justice and equality. Swisshelm's story serves as a reminder that change is possible, even in the face of adversity, and that we all have the power to make a difference in our own unique way.

First Page:

HALF A CENTURY.

JANE GREY SWISSHELM.

"God so willed: Mankind is ignorant! a man am I: Call ignorance my sorrow, not my sin!"

"O, still as ever friends are they Who, in the interest of outraged truth Deprecate such rough handling of a lie!"

ROBERT BROWNING.

1880.

PREFACE.

It has been assumed, and is generally believed, that the Anti slavery struggle, which, culminated in the Emancipation Proclamation of 1862, originated in Infidelity, and was a triumph of Skepticism over Christianity. In no way can this error be so well corrected as by the personal history of those who took part in that struggle; and as most of them have passed from earth without leaving any record of the education and motives which underlay their action, the duty they neglected becomes doubly incumbent on the few who remain.

To supply one quota of the inside history of the great Abolition war, is the primary object of this work; but scarcely secondary to this object is that of recording incidents characteristic of the Peculiar Institution overthrown in that struggle.

Another object, and one which struggles for precedence, is to give an inside history of the hospitals during the war of the Rebellion, that the American people may not forget the cost of that Government so often imperiled through their indifference... Continue reading book >>

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