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Elizabeth Cady Stanton as Revealed in Her Letters, Diary and Reminiscences

This volume compiles letters, diary entries, and reminiscences by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a leading figure in the early women's suffrage movement in the United States. The materials provide a firsthand perspective on her personal experiences, intellectual development, and activism, including her work on the Declaration of Sentiments and her collaborations with other reformers. The book serves as a primary source for understanding Stanton's views on gender equality, social reform, and her role in the broader struggle for women's rights. more

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, born on November 12, 1815, and died on October 26, 1902, was a pioneering American activist for women's rights. She was a key figure in the women's rights movement, known for her dedication to the fight for women's suffrage and gender equality. more

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“In youth our most bitter disappointments, our brightest hopes and ambitions, are known only to ourselves. Even our friendship and love we never fully share with another; there is something of every passion, in every situation, we conceal.”