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Lydia Maria Child

Born

in The United States

February 11, 1802

Died

October 20, 1880

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Lydia Maria Child (1802-1880) was an activist and writer of novels, pamphlets, and works for children. She often used her writing to advocate for slaves, women, and Native Americans. Lydia Maria Child was born in Medford, Massachusetts, where her grandfather’s house, which she celebrates in her poem, still stands.

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Average rating: 3.65 · 4,038 ratings · 501 reviews · 388 distinct works • Similar authors

	The American Frugal Housewife 3.43 avg rating — 1,127 ratings — published 1829 — 206 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Over the River and Through the Wood 3.91 avg rating — 970 ratings — published 1844 — 58 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hobomok and Other Writings on Indians by Lydia Maria Child, Carolyn L. Karcher (Editor) 2.89 avg rating — 450 ratings — published 1986 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hobomok 2.68 avg rating — 131 ratings — published 1824 — 27 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Quadroons by Lydia Maria Child, James A. Landrith (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.76 avg rating — 72 ratings — published 1842 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Romance of the Republic by Lydia Maria Child, Dana Nelson (Editor) 3.15 avg rating — 59 ratings — published 1867 — 89 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Appeal in Favor of That Class of Americans Called Africans 4.21 avg rating — 38 ratings — 102 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Freedmen's Book 4.06 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 1865 — 98 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mother's Book (Applewood Books) 3.94 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 1989 — 41 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Rival Mechanicians 3.43 avg rating — 37 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Over the river and through the wood
To grandfather's house we go”
― Lydia Maria Francis Child

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“We first crush people to the earth, and then claim the right of trampling on them forever, because they are prostrate.”
― Lydia Maria Child

tags: classism, imperialism, injustice, oppression, racism, rationalization, sexism

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“Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father.”
― Lydia Maria Child

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