Eighty Years and More (Classics in Women's Studies) [Unabridged] [Paperback]

Elizabeth Cady Stanton (Author), Denise M. Marshall (Introduction), Densie M. Marshall (Introduction)

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Publication Date: March 2001 | Series: Classics in Women's Studies

This autobiography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton is in many ways also the story of the women's rights movement in the nineteenth century. Stanton devoted her life to the cause of advancing the political, legal, and social standing of women, and she became its most eloquent spokesperson. Whereas Susan B. Anthony, her steadfast friend for half a century, had a gift for organising and mobilizing women to take action, Stanton's talent was for publicizing the key issues of the movement and speech writing. This talent is evident on every page of this autobiography, which records as much about the cause that was her life's work as it does about her personal reminiscences.Here she vividly describes the momentous occasion of organizing the Seneca Falls Convention in the summer of 1848, her first speech before the New York State legislature, the preparation and delivery (by Susan B. Anthony) of the Woman's Declaration of Rights at the national centennial celebration in Philadelphia in 1876, writing the "History of Woman Suffrage" and "The Woman's Bible", plus her views on theology, marriage, and divorce, as well as reminiscences of her parents, husband, and seven children.Two chapters are devoted to Susan B. Anthony, and there are many anecdotes about Lucretia Mott, Matilda Joslyn Gage, and other leading feminists of the day. This fascinating account of history in the making conveys the amazing commitment of all of these pioneering women's rights advocates, against the indifference and derision of what seemed to be a hopelessly patriarchal society. Through it all Stanton displays an unflagging, exuberant optimism and the determination that the noble goal to which she dedicated her life would someday be accomplished. This unabridged edition is enhanced by an introduction by Denise M. Marshall, trustee of the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Foundation.

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"Elizabeth Cady Stanton is undoubtedly a central figure in nineteenth-century American history. Her autobiography, and her career, express in uniquely feminist perspective some of the era's central themes, including the struggles for equal rights and individual autonomy. This powerfully written book is essential reading for anyone who would understand not only the origins of the women's rights movements, but the nature of American society in Stanton's era." University -- Eric Foner, Columbia University

Elizabeth Cady Stanton is undoubtedly a central figure in nineteenth-century American history. Her autobiography, and her career, express in uniquely feminist perspective some of the era's central themes, including the struggles for equal rights and individual autonomy. This powerfully written book is essential reading for anyone who would understand not only the origins of the women's rights movements, but the nature of American society in Stanton's era -- Eric Foner, Columbia University

Few autobiographies are able to retrieve a world we have lost. Even fewer have the power to evoke the greatness of their subject. Elizabeth Cady Stanton's Eighty Years and More does both and much more -- Joyce Appleby, University of California at Los Angeles --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"Elizabeth Cady Stanton is undoubtedly a central figure in nineteenth-century American history. Her autobiography, and her career, express in uniquely feminist perspective some of the era's central themes, including the struggles for equal rights and individual autonomy. This powerfully written book is essential reading for anyone who would understand not only the origins of the women's rights movements, but the nature of American society in Stanton's era." (Eric Foner, Columbia University ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 474 pages
• Publisher: Humanity Books; Unabridged edition (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591020093
• ISBN-13: 978-1591020097
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring story detailing Ms. Stanton's experience., September 2, 1998

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This review is from: Eighty Years And More: Reminiscences 1815-1897 (Women's Studies) (Paperback)

Reading the book not only helped me to understand the political and legal environment for women during Ms. Stanton's life, but also helped me to understand Ms. Stanton as a person and her inner drive for equality. Her narrative provides us with stories to illustrate her passion for justice and her perservance in working toward the woman's vote. We get a picture of the territories and the states during those early times as she stuggles to get to places by means that would seem alien to us now.

Ms. Stanton demonstrates that her partnership with Susan B. Anthony was inevitable as their strengths complimented each other to help them fulfill their work toward equality. Although neither women lived to see the amendment pass, there are no signs of regret for all the years of dedication. We know she knows it will happen. Through her reality, we share the frustrations, the angers, the joys, and the triumphs.

I liked knowing Ms. Stanton had written the book and feel I got to know her courage, wit, and character by reading it. I highly recommend the book.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and fascinating, tem que ler este livro!!!!!!, July 15, 1999

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This review is from: Eighty Years And More: Reminiscences 1815-1897 (Women's Studies) (Paperback)

This is one of the most interesting books I've ever read. Stanton was a 19th century women's rights activist who had a complex, rationalist personal theology that changed and evolved thoughout her lifetime. This book reveals this theology, her weaknesses, and her. Recomendo este livro altamente!!!!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!, June 8, 2007

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This review is from: Eighty Years and More (Classics in Women's Studies) (Paperback)

This book is a must read for anyone interested in the struggle for suffrage. Stanton takes the reader on a journey throught the trials and triumphs that marked her life. Fabulous read! Highly recommended.