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The Eleventh Hour In The Life Of Julia Ward Howe

The Eleventh Hour In The Life Of Julia Ward Howe

Maud Howe Elliott

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Año de edición:
2021
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Biografía: general
ISBN:
9789354598074
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A sharp, intimate portrait from a daughter’s gaze, and a broader mirror of a nation in transformation. A thoughtful embrace of exemplary reformers who shaped nineteenth century America.This memoir-style biographical sketch offers readers a lucid, moving look at Julia Ward Howe, a tireless campaigner for abolition, women’s rights, and progressive reform. Woven as a memoir narrative and historical biography, it traces Howe’s life through the Civil War era and into the gilded age, revealing the ideas, networks, and courage that sustained a public figure in moments of crisis and conviction. The book blends personal memory with public action, presenting a reformer biography that resonates with readers who seek both human detail and wider social context. It is at once accessible for casual readers and substantial enough for academic readers and library collections.The work holds notable literary and historical significance as part of the dialogue around women’s history and abolition, contributing a vivid voice to our understanding of reformist impulse in nineteenth century America. Its restoration by Alpha Editions invites fresh attention to a pivotal figure in women’s rights history and civil rights lineage, restoring a cultural treasure for today’s generations and future readership. More than a reprint, it is a collectors edition and a cultural artefact, a carefully preserved hinge between past and present that will enrich libraries, collectors, and anyone exploring the era’s enduring legacies.

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