Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life and Times of Anne Royall"" by Sarah Harvey Porter is a biography that explores the fascinating life of Anne Royall, a pioneering American journalist, and author. Born in the late 18th century, Royall was a woman ahead of her time, who fought for her rights and the rights of others, particularly women.The book traces Royall's life from her humble beginnings in Maryland to her rise as a prominent writer and journalist in Washington D.C. during the early 19th century. It delves into her personal life, including her marriage to a wealthy businessman and her subsequent widowhood, which left her financially vulnerable.Despite these setbacks, Royall persisted in her career as a writer, publishing several books and founding her own newspaper, the Paul Pry. She was known for her sharp wit and fearless reporting, which often exposed corruption and hypocrisy in government and society.The book also explores Royall's role in the fight for women's rights, including her support of suffrage and her outspoken criticism of the male-dominated political and social systems of her time.Overall, ""The Life and Times of Anne Royall"" is a captivating portrait of a remarkable woman who defied convention and blazed a trail for future generations of female journalists and writers.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.
