suffragists

"The autobiography of women's rights pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton, with an updated introduction and afterword from noted scholars of women's history Ellen Carol DuBois and Ann D. Gordon. The lively mind and sharp wit of Elizabeth Cady Stanton come through clearly in her memoir, Eighty Years and More, which conveys all the passion and intelligence that made her a guiding force in the fight for women's rights. As she once said of herself, 'I feel it to be my special mission to tell people what they are not prepared to hear, instead of echoing worn-out opinions'"--Jacket.

Introduces Susan B. Anthony, including her family background, beliefs, and work as an equal rights activist for women and African Americans.

Contains a brief biography of Susan B. Anthony, who worked for women's rights. Presented in Spanish.

"The story of the American women who demanded, fought for, and finally won the right to vote"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about . . . Susan B. Anthony as she fought for social equality and women's suffrage"--Provided by publisher.

"This book tells the story of how women won the right to vote, and what happened next. Told by historian Bridget Quinn and illustrated throughout by 100 women artists"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Mary Edwards Walker, who shocked people in the last half of the 1800s by wearing men's pants and becoming one of the first women physicians in the United States. During the Civil War, she tended to the wounded on both sides, was given an officer's post, was arrested as a spy, and spent several months in a prison in Atlanta, Georgia. After the war, Mary Walker became the first female recipient of the Medal of Honor.

Readers to gain insight into the difficulties women faced in their fight for voting rights.

"For too long the history of how American women won the right to vote has been told as the visionary adventures of a few iconic leaders, all white and native-born, who spearheaded a national movement. In this . . . reconsideration, Susan Ware uncovers a much broader and more diverse history waiting to be told. "Why They Marched" is the inspiring story of the dedicated women--and occasionally men--who carried the banner in communities across the nation, out of the spotlight, protesting, petitioning, and demonstrating for the right to become full citizens--Provided by publisher.

Presents the biography of controversial nineteenth-century suffragette, feminist, and medium Victoria Woodhill whose radical ideas of self-expression and free love brought her in contention with Victorian society, politicians, and the church.