In Her Own Right: The Life of Elizabeth Cady StantonThe first comprehensive, fully documented biography of the most important woman suffragist and feminist reformer in nineteenth-century America, In Her Own Right restores Elizabeth Cady Stanton to her true place in history. Griffith emphasizes the significance of role models and female friendships in Stanton's progress toward personal and political independence. In Her Own Right is, in the author's words, an "unabashedly 'great woman' biography." |
Contents
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2 Revival Reform and Romance 182739 | 14 |
3 Marriage and Mrs Mott 184047 | 30 |
4 Seneca Falls Sentiments 1848 | 47 |
5 Bonds of Affection 184955 | 62 |
6 Discontent and Divorce Reform 185661 | 86 |
7 War and Scandal 186265 | 108 |
8 Revolution and Schism 186570 | 118 |
9 Independence 187079 | 144 |
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In Her Own Right:The Life of Elizabeth Cady Stanton: The Life of Elizabeth ... Elisabeth Griffith No preview available - 1985 |
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