Papers and Letters Presented at the First Woman's Congress of the Association for the Advancement of Woman (1874)

Howe, Julia Ward

ISBN 10: 1166970418 / ISBN 13: 9781166970413

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Papers and Letters Presented at the First Woman's Congress of the Association for the Advancement of Woman (1874)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1166970418
• ISBN 13: 9781166970413
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Papers And Letters Presented At The First Woman�������s Congress Of The Association For The Advancement Of Woman (1874) is a collection of essays, speeches, and letters presented at the first Women's Congress held by the Association for the Advancement of Woman in 1874. The book is edited by Julia Ward Howe, a prominent American abolitionist, suffragist, and writer.The collection features contributions from a diverse group of women, including educators, writers, and activists. They discuss a range of topics related to women's rights and gender equality, including education, suffrage, marriage, and employment.The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the early feminist movement in America and the challenges faced by women seeking social and political equality in the late 19th century. It also highlights the important role played by women's organizations in promoting women's rights and advocating for social change.Overall, Papers And Letters Presented At The First Woman�������s Congress Of The Association For The Advancement Of Woman (1874) is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles and achievements of women in the fight for gender equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

About the Author

Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910) is best remembered as the poet who wrote the words to "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Her literary fame was augmented by her eventual role as an activist for women's rights and her efforts to mobilize women for various peace efforts. Gary Williams is a professor of English at the University of Idaho and the author of "Hungry Heart: The Literary Emergence of Julia Ward Howe,"