Publisher's Synopsis
Autobiographical Sketches is a book written by Annie Besant, an influential British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, and writer. The book is a collection of autobiographical essays that provide a glimpse into Besant's life and experiences. The essays cover a range of topics, including her childhood, her early years as a social reformer, her conversion to Theosophy, her travels to India, and her involvement in the women's suffrage movement. Besant's writing is characterized by her passion for social justice, her commitment to spiritual exploration, and her advocacy for women's rights. The book offers readers a unique perspective on the life of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in shaping the political and social landscape of her time. Overall, Autobiographical Sketches is an inspiring and insightful read that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most important figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Sometimes my lecturing experiences were not of the smoothest. In June, 1875, I visited Darwen in Lancashire, and found that stone-throwing was considered a fair argument to be addressed to ""the Atheist lecturer"". On my last visit to that place in May, 1884, large and enthusiastic audiences attended the lectures, and not a sign of hostility was to be seen outside the hall. At Swansea, in March, 1876, the fear of violence was so great that no local friend had the courage to take the chair for me (a guarantee against damage to the hall had been exacted by the proprietor).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.
