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“Daughters of America; or, Women of the Century” by Phebe Ann Coffin Hanaford is a book that pays tribute to the notable women of 19th-century America, highlighting their contributions to the nations growth, prosperity, and prominence. The book includes 33 illustrations and emphasizes the importance of freedom, particularly for women, in fostering a more progressive and enlightened society. This book is divided into 27 chapters, each focusing on a specific domain, such as women in the American Revolution, wives of Presidents, philanthropists, Civil War heroines, literary figures, scientists, artists, educators, physicians, businesswomen, inventors, and more. Hanaford delves into the lives and accomplishments of these exceptional women, highlighting their roles in shaping the nations history and inspiring future generations to acknowledge and appreciate their vital contributions.



Notable women covered in this book include:

Abigail Adams: Wife of John Adams, the second President of the United States, and an advocate for womens rights and education.

Martha Washington: Wife of George Washington, the first President of the United States, and a prominent figure in the founding of the nation.

Harriet Beecher Stowe: Author of “Uncle Toms Cabin,” a novel that played a significant role in the anti-slavery movement.

Clara Barton: A nurse during the Civil War who later founded the American Red Cross.

Susan B. Anthony: A prominent social reformer and womens rights activist, instrumental in the womens suffrage movement.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton: A womens rights advocate and one of the leading figures in the early womens rights and suffrage movements.

Maria Mitchell: The first female professional astronomer in the United States and the first woman elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Charlotte Cushman: A celebrated 19th-century American actress.

Harriot K. Hunt: One of the first female physicians in the United States.

Sojourner Truth: A former slave who became a prominent abolitionist and womens rights activist.





Item number: #40950

Price: $399



HANAFORD, Phebe A.



Daughters of America; or, Women of the Century.



Augusta, ME.: True and Company, [1882].



Details:

Collation: Complete

730

33 illustrations

References:

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Decorative cloth

Size: ~8.75in X 5.75in (22cm x 14.5cm)



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