Eighty Years And More: Reminiscences 1815-1897 (Women's Studies) [Paperback]

Elizabeth Cady Stanton (Author), Ellen Carol DuBois (Contributor), Ann Gordon (Contributor)

Book Description

Series: Women's Studies | Publication Date: January 7, 1993

This vivid autobiography by one of the leaders in the fight for woman suffrage is a stirring depiction of the early struggles of American women toward equality. The new introduction and afterword written for the revised edition interpret Elizabeth Cady Stanton's positions and strategies for today's readers, detail the significance of the autobiography and situate it within the body of Stanton's writings and activities, bring current scholarship to the appraisal of her importance, and reflect on the last part of her life.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton writes about her life from childhood into her eighties. She recalls the discontent that led her to launch the woman suffrage movement at Seneca Falls in 1848 and the frustration of still having no voice in her own government after a half century of hard work.

In lively and opinionated prose, Stanton conveys all the passion that made her a guiding force in the women's movement. She provides an affectionate picture of her friend and political partner, Susan B. Anthony, and other leaders in the abolitionist and woman suffrage movements. She describes the immeasurable pleasure of winning converts to her cause and the satisfaction of silencing opponents through the force of her argument.

Sometimes humorous, sometimes touching, filled with resolve throughout, Eighty Years and More is a compelling portrait of this remarkable leader.

Editorial Reviews

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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 )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Northeastern (January 7, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555531377
• ISBN-13: 978-1555531379
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 1.2 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)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #311,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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.