Susan B. Anthony

Brings to life one of the most significant figures in the crusade for women's rights in AmericaThis comprehensive biography of Susan B. Anthony traces the life of a feminist icon, bringing new depth to our understanding of her influence on the course of women s history. Beginning with her humble Quaker childhood in rural Massachusetts, taking readers through her late twenties when she left a secure teaching position to pursue activism, and ultimately tracing her evolution into a champion of women s rights, this book offers an in-depth look at the ways Anthony s life experiences shaped who she would become. Drawing on countless letters, diaries, and other documents, Kathleen Barry offers new interpretations of Anthony s relationship with feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and illuminating insights on Anthony s views of men, marriage, and children. She paints a vivid picture of the political, economic, and cultural milieu of 19th-century America. And, above all, she brings a very real Susan B. Anthony to life. Here we find a powerful portrait of this most singular woman who she was, what she felt, and how she thought.Complete with a new preface to honor the 100th anniversary of women s suffrage and Anthony s vital role in the fight for voting rights, this thorough biography gives us essential new insight into the life and legacy of an enduring American heroine.