Susan B. Anthony

Brings to life one of the most significant figures in the crusade for women's rights in America This 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 womens 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 womens rights, this book offers an in-depth look at the ways Anthonys life experiences shaped who she would become. Drawing on countless letters, diaries, and other documents, Kathleen Barry offers new interpretations of Anthonys relationship with feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and illuminating insights on Anthonys 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 womanwho she was, what she felt, and how she thought. Complete with a new preface to honor the 100th anniversary of womens suffrage and Anthonys 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.