“I expect some new phases of life this summer, and shall try to get the honey from each moment.”
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Friends and Sisters: Letters Between Lucy Stone and Antoinette Brown Blackwell, 1846-93
This book presents a unique glimpse into the personal and professional lives of Lucy Stone and Antoinette Brown Blackwell, two influential advocates for women's rights. The letters, spanning from 1846 to 1893, offer insights into their friendship, their individual struggles, and their collective efforts to advance the cause of gender equality. more
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Lucy Stone
Lucy Stone was a prominent American activist for women's rights and abolition in the 19th century. Born on August 13, 1818, and died on October 19, 1893, Stone was the first woman to graduate from a college and the first to publicly speak out against the constraints of marriage for women. She dedicated herself to the fight for women's suffrage and educational equality, leaving a profound impact on the women's rights movement in the United States. more
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