The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volumes 1&2): Complete Illustrated Edition; Including Antony's Speeches, Letters, Memoirs and Vignettes

by Ida Husted Harper

Susan Brownell Anthony (1820-1906) was an American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. Born into a Quaker family committed to social equality, she collected anti-slavery petitions at the age of 17. In 1856, she became the New York state agent for the American Anti-Slavery Society. Anthony traveled extensively in support of women's suffrage, giving as many as 75 to 100 speeches per year and working on many state campaigns. She worked internationally for women's rights, playing a key role in creating the International Council of Women, which is still active. She also helped to bring about the World's Congress of Representative Women at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.

Genres: Biography

1442 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 11, 2007

About the author

Ida Husted Harper (February 18, 1851 – March 14, 1931) was a prominent figure in the United States women's suffrage movement. She was an American author and journalist who wrote primarily to document the movement and show support of its ideals.

Reviews

[Jeanne Gehret · Rating 5 out of 5]

The authoritative biography of Susan B. Anthony because she sat beside the author as she wrote it. Well-organized by date and well-indexed. Obviously lacks an outsider's perspective but there are other biographies for that.

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another one that I read in my elementary years.