stanton, elizabeth cady

"On a spring day in 1851, a meeting between two women would later shape U.S. history. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton met in Seneca Falls, New York, and soon kindled a friendship. This . . . volume reveals how Stanton and Anthony's teamwork played a principal role in advancing the women's rights movement in the United States. Primary sources, . . . fact boxes, and . . . historical images cast light on these two . . . figures of American history with a . . . focus on their influential friendship"--Provided by publisher.

"On a spring day in 1851, a meeting between two women would later shape U.S. history. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton met in Seneca Falls, New York, and soon kindled a friendship. This engaging volume reveals how Stanton and Anthony's teamwork played a principal role in advancing the women's rights movement in the United States. Primary sources, intriguing fact boxes, and eye-catching historical images cast light on these two important figures of American history with a special focus on their influential friendship"--.

"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.

"When Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a young girl, she knew she could do anything her brothers could do. But the laws in the country said women were not equal to men. Elizabeth knew she had to make a difference for all women"--Provided by publisher.

In 1848, eleven-year-old Bridie runs away to Seneca Falls, New York, where she meets a free black girl named Rose and gets caught up in Elizabeth Cady Stanton's plans for a women's rights convention. Includes historical notes.

Presents a historical drama for children chronicling the efforts and experiences of influential women suffragists. Includes a glossary and a list of further resources.

Live-action footage, interviews, and archival photos profile Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, the Americans who began the women's movement in the 1800s.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton was one of the most influential leaders of the women's rights movement of the 19th century. From her work for the women's rights convention of 1848 and friendship with Susan B. Anthony to her connection with the antislavery movement, her life story brings an important social movement and part of world history into detailed focus. Interesting photographs and quotes from her writing and speaking further enhance the reading experience for young readers.

Explores the life of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, women rights and women suffrage activist.

This inspiring biography of, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, proves that with enough passion and commitment, change can occur.