L. Maria Child

Isaac T. Hopper

A True Life (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

(LARGE PRINT EDITION) This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 514
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 286mm x 221mm x 32mm
• Gewicht: 1539g
• ISBN-13: 9781169863002
• ISBN-10: 1169863000
• Artikelnr.: 37460790

Autorenporträt

Lydia Maria Child was an influential American writer, activist, and social reformer born on February 11, 1802, in Medford, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Susannah Rand Francis and Convers Francis. Child is most notably recognized for her contributions to the abolitionist movement, her advocacy for women's rights, and her support for Native American rights. Throughout her career, she worked tirelessly to challenge the prevailing social norms of her time, using her voice to fight for justice and equality. Her writings, including novels, essays, and domestic manuals, gained widespread popularity during the 1820s through the 1850s, providing her with a platform to address a variety of pressing social issues. In addition to her activism, Child was a key figure in literary circles and made significant contributions to literature, with works that focused on human rights, social responsibility, and the intersection of personal and political freedoms. She passed away on October 20, 1880, in Wayland, Massachusetts, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy and literary work that had a lasting impact on American society.

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