Publisher's Synopsis
The Woman Movement in America: A Short Account of the Struggle for Equal Rights is a historical book written by Belle Squire in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the women's rights movement in America, starting from the early colonial period to the early 20th century. It highlights the struggles and challenges faced by women in their quest for equal rights and the various movements that emerged to advocate for women's suffrage, education, and employment opportunities.Squire's book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the women's rights movement. The first chapter provides an overview of the early colonial period and the role of women in society. The subsequent chapters delve into the emergence of women's clubs and organizations, including the National American Woman Suffrage Association, and their efforts to secure voting rights for women.The book also discusses the role of prominent women's rights activists such as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Lucy Stone, and their contributions to the movement. Squire also explores the challenges faced by women of color and their fight for equal rights, including the role of African American women in the suffrage movement.Overall, The Woman Movement in America provides an insightful and informative account of the women's rights movement in America and its impact on society. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in women's history and the struggle for equal 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.
