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The New Abolitionists, A Narrative Of A Year’s Work

The New Abolitionists, A Narrative Of A Year’s Work

Josephine Elizabeth Grey Butler

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781120908278
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The New Abolitionists is a book written by Josephine Elizabeth Grey Butler and published in 1876. The book is a narrative of the author’s year-long work in Europe, where she undertook a mission to abolish the practice of prostitution. The book provides a detailed account of the author’s experiences and the challenges she faced in her mission to rescue women from prostitution and help them start a new life. The author was a prominent social reformer who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of women and children. She was a staunch advocate for women’s rights and was deeply committed to the cause of abolishing prostitution. In this book, she shares her experiences of meeting with prostitutes, visiting brothels, and working with local authorities to bring an end to the practice.The book provides a vivid and compelling account of the author’s journey through Europe, including visits to France, Switzerland, Italy, and Germany. It highlights the various social and cultural factors that contribute to the prevalence of prostitution in these countries and the challenges faced by those who seek to abolish it.Overall, The New Abolitionists is a powerful and inspiring account of one woman’s mission to bring an end to the practice of prostitution in Europe. It is a testament to the author’s unwavering commitment to social justice and her determination to make a difference in the lives of those who are most vulnerable.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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