The Story of Frances E. Willard

Decorated cover with gild borders & blue decorations. Numerous photos.

Author: Gertrude Stevens Leavitt
Dated: 1908
Pages 32
Publisher: L. H. Nelson
Edition: 2nd
Size: 8vo
Binding Trade Wraps
Type: American History
Subject: Women's Suffrage
Notes & Literature This is an adoring portrait of the founder of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, intended for children. Frances Willard was born in 1839 in Churchville, NY; when she was two, family moved to Oberlin, OH, then moved to Janesville, WI. In 1871 she became president of Evanston College for Ladies. Frances became involved in the temperance movement, and with Neal Dow, the "apostle of temperance" soon organized the WCTU. She died in 1898
Condition Report Small chip lower tip/spine. Else Very Good

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