Three Generations - Brossura

Elliott, Maud Howe

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ISBN 10: 9358019891 ISBN 13: 9789358019896

Casa editrice: Double 9 Books LLP, 2023

Riassunto

"Three Generations" is a memoir written by Maud Howe Elliott, the daughter of the American poet Julia Ward Howe. The book details the lives of three generations of women in the Howe family, beginning with Maud's grandmother, who was a prominent abolitionist and suffragist in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the lives of Maud's mother, Julia Ward Howe, and herself. Julia Ward Howe was famous for writing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," and was a leading figure in the women's suffrage movement. Maud Howe Elliott was also a writer and activist, and worked alongside her mother in the suffrage movement. The book provides an intimate look at the lives of these women, their struggles and triumphs, and their impact on American history. It also sheds light on the political and social climate of the time, and the challenges that women faced in their fight for equality. Overall, "Three Generations" is a powerful memoir that highlights the legacy of these remarkable women and their contributions to the feminist movement.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Maud Howe Elliott (1854-1948) was an American writer, historian, and women's suffrage activist. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to a prominent family, including her mother, Julia Ward Howe. Elliott began writing at a young age, and her first book, a collection of poems, was published when she was just 19. Throughout her career, she wrote several books, including biographies of her parents, Julia Ward Howe and Samuel Gridley Howe. Elliott was also a passionate advocate for women's rights and suffrage, and she was actively involved in the movement. She served as the President of the Boston Equal Suffrage Association, and later, as the Vice President of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. In addition to her writing and activism, Elliott was also involved in various cultural and philanthropic endeavors. She helped found the Newport Art Association and served on the board of several organizations, including the Women's Educational and Industrial Union. Maud Howe Elliott's legacy lives on as a champion of women's rights and a celebrated author and historian.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Double 9 Books LLP
• Data di pubblicazione: 2023
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 9358019891
• ISBN 13: 9789358019896
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 275
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile