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The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years   By: (1851-1931)

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In this comprehensive biography, Ida Husted Harper delves deep into the life and work of the renowned suffragist Susan B. Anthony. Spanning fifty years, Harper provides readers with an in-depth look at Anthony's tireless efforts to achieve women's suffrage and equality.

Through a combination of public addresses, letters from Anthony herself, and reflections from her contemporaries, Harper paints a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs Anthony faced throughout her life. Her dedication to the cause of women's rights is evident in every page, inspiring readers to reflect on the importance of perseverance and activism in the face of adversity.

What sets this biography apart is Harper's meticulous research and attention to detail. She not only presents a compelling narrative of Anthony's life, but also provides valuable historical context and analysis of the social and political climate of the time. Through her thorough examination of primary sources, Harper offers readers a nuanced understanding of Anthony's legacy and impact on the women's rights movement.

Overall, "The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's suffrage and the pioneering activists who fought for equality. Harper's portrayal of Anthony as a dedicated and relentless advocate serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality.

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THE LIFE AND WORK

OF

SUSAN B. ANTHONY

INCLUDING PUBLIC ADDRESSES, HER OWN LETTERS AND MANY FROM HER CONTEMPORARIES DURING FIFTY YEARS

BY

IDA HUSTED HARPER

A Story of the Evolution of the Status of Woman

IN TWO VOLUMES

VOLUME II

ILLUSTRATED WITH PORTRAITS, PICTURES OF HOMES, ETC.

INDIANAPOLIS AND KANSAS CITY THE BOWEN MERRILL COMPANY

1898

COPYRIGHT 1898

BY

THE BOWEN MERRILL COMPANY TO WOMAN, FOR WHOSE FREEDOM SUSAN B. ANTHONY HAS GIVEN FIFTY YEARS OF NOBLE ENDEAVOR THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED

[Illustration: SUSAN B. ANTHONY. IN THE CALIFORNIA CAMPAIGN. 1896.]

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

VOL. II.

CHAPTER XXX.

POLITICAL CANDIDATES WRITING THE HISTORY. (1880 1881.) 515 532

Miss Anthony's rallying cry; letter on death of sister; Convention at Indianapolis; Mass Meeting in Farwell Hall, Chicago; suffrage advocates neither unmarried nor childless; Republican National Convention refuses even "recognition" plank of former years; Greenback Labor Convention passes Woman Suffrage resolution in spite of Dennis Kearney; Democratic Convention at Cincinnati receives ladies with great courtesy but ignores their claims; tribute of Commercial; Prohibition Convention adopts Suffrage plank; interviews with Garfield and Hancock; correspondence of General Garfield and Miss Anthony on Woman Suffrage; martyrdom to writing the History; Thirteenth Washington Convention and memorial service to Lucretia Mott; ridiculous press items on Skye terrier; letter on sparing parents for children's sake; first volume of History issued... Continue reading book >>


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