Publisher's Synopsis
Lucy Stone: Pioneer of Women's Rights is a biography written by Alice Stone Blackwell that tells the story of Lucy Stone, a prominent American suffragist and women's rights advocate. The book chronicles Stone's life from her childhood in Massachusetts to her involvement in the abolitionist and women's rights movements of the mid-19th century.The book explores Stone's early experiences with gender inequality and her determination to fight for women's rights. It covers her work as a speaker and organizer for the American Anti-Slavery Society and her role in founding the American Woman Suffrage Association.The biography also delves into Stone's personal life, including her marriage to Henry Blackwell, a fellow suffragist and abolitionist. The book highlights Stone's commitment to living a life that aligned with her beliefs, including her refusal to take her husband's name and her advocacy for women's right to control their own bodies.Lucy Stone: Pioneer of Women's Rights is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in the fight for gender equality in the United States. It offers insight into the challenges faced by women in the 19th century and the resilience and determination required to effect change.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.
