Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm

Broschiertes Buch

Half a Century

Beschreibung

Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm's "Half a Century" offers an intimate look into the life of a remarkable woman who defied societal expectations in 19th-century America. This powerful autobiography chronicles Swisshelm's experiences as a writer, abolitionist, and advocate for women's rights. A vital contribution to women's history and American history, this memoir provides a firsthand account of a life lived on the front lines of social change. Swisshelm's narrative voice is strong and unflinching, offering readers a clear-eyed perspective on the challenges and triumphs of a woman navigating a rapidly evolving nation. "Half a Century" stands as a testament to the enduring power of individual conviction and the importance of fighting for what is right. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to directly engage with a pivotal figure in American history and grapple with the issues that shaped her extraordinary life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm was an American radical Republican journalist, publisher, abolitionist, and women's rights activist. She was one of America's first female journalists employed by Horace Greeley at the New York Tribune. She worked as a writer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a publisher and editor in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Swisshelm started her last journal, Reconstructionist, while working for the federal government in Washington, D.C., under President Andrew Johnson's administration. Her published criticism of Johnson led to her dismissal and the closure of the tabloid. She wrote her autobiography in 1881. Swisshelm was born Jane Grey Cannon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, as one of several children of Mary (Scott) and Thomas Cannon, both Presbyterians of Scotch-Irish origin. Her father was a trader and real estate speculator. When Jane was eight years old, her sister Mary and father died of consumption, leaving the family in dire financial straits. Jane labored in physical labor, creating lace and painting on velvet, while her mother colored leghorns and straw hats. She was sent to boarding school for several weeks when she was twelve years old because there were no public schools at that time.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 306
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 431g
• ISBN-13: 9781023105835
• ISBN-10: 1023105837
• Artikelnr.: 74099745