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“If you allow one single germ, one single seed of slavery to remain in the soil of America... that germ will spring up, that noxious weed will thrive, and again stifle the growth, wither the leaves, blast the flowers and poison the fair fruits of freedom.”

Quote by Ernestine Rose

Book:Mistress of herself: speeches and letters of Ernestine L. Rose, early women's rights leader

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Mistress of herself: speeches and letters of Ernestine L. Rose, early women's rights leader

The book offers a glimpse into the life and thoughts of Ernestine L. Rose, highlighting her contributions to the women's rights movement through her persuasive speeches and personal correspondence. more

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Ernestine Rose was a prominent abolitionist and feminist from Poland. Born on January 13, 1810, in Warsaw, she dedicated her life to the fight against slavery and for women's rights. Rose was a key figure in the abolitionist movement in the United States and Europe, and her efforts contributed significantly to the advancement of these causes. more

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