The Life And Work Of Susan B Anthony

A biography of Susan B. Anthony, plus a great deal of information about the 19th century women's suffrage movement.

Susan B. Anthony was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to the cause of gaining equal voting rights for women not just in America but all over the world. This edition brings to you the complete original biography to give you a deep insight into the wonderful mind and soul of this iron lady. Ida Husted Harper (1851–1931) was a prominent figure in the United States women's suffrage movement. She was an American author and journalist who documented the entire movement and showed support of its ideals. Harper is also the sole biographer of Susan B. Anthony, having burnt the latter's valuable letters and writings, in order to achieve lasting fame.

A biography of Susan B. Anthony, plus a great deal of information about the 19th century women's suffrage movement.

This landmark biography of Susan B. Anthony is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the history of the women's suffrage movement in America. Featuring public addresses, personal letters and reminiscences from Anthony's friends and colleagues, this volume offers a unique and inspiring portrait of one of history's most important figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This eBook edition of "The Life & Work of Susan B. Anthony" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Susan Brownell Anthony (1820 – 1906) was an American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. Born into a Quaker family committed to social equality, she collected anti-slavery petitions at the age of 17. In 1856, she became the New York state agent for the American Anti-Slavery Society. Anthony traveled extensively in support of women's suffrage, giving as many as 75 to 100 speeches per year and working on many state campaigns. She worked internationally for women's rights, playing a key role in creating the International Council of Women, which is still active. She also helped to bring about the World's Congress of Representative Women at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.

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