Publisher's Synopsis
The Grimke Sisters is a comprehensive biography of Sarah and Angelina Grimke, two sisters who played a significant role in the abolitionist movement in the United States during the 19th century. Written by Catherine H. Birney, the book chronicles the lives of the Grimke sisters from their childhood in a wealthy slaveholding family in South Carolina to their eventual conversion to the abolitionist cause and their involvement in the women's rights movement.The book explores the sisters' early experiences with slavery and their growing discomfort with the institution as they matured. It also delves into their decision to leave their privileged life in the South and move to the North to become active participants in the abolitionist movement.Throughout the book, Birney highlights the sisters' unique contributions to the cause of abolition, including their powerful speeches and writings, their efforts to recruit other women to the cause, and their role in organizing anti-slavery conventions.The Grimke Sisters also examines the sisters' complicated relationship with the women's rights movement, which they eventually came to embrace despite initial reservations. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two remarkable women who defied societal expectations and dedicated their lives to fighting for justice and equality.The Grimke Sisters-- Sarah and Angelina Grimke: The First American Women Advocates of Abolition and Woman's Rights.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.
