Life of Frances Power Cobbe, as told by herself with additions by the author, and introduction by Blanche Atkinson

"Life of Frances Power Cobbe, as told by herself" by Frances Power Cobbe is the story of a woman's journey through the 19th century, fighting for what she thought was right. The book is about her struggles for women's rights and kindness to animals, and how she grew up and became a voice for change. Blanche Atkinson's introduction sets the stage, highlighting Cobbe's achievements and the important relationships she had, especially with her mother and close friends. As Cobbe tells her own story, we see how much she cared about her family and the difficulties she faced as a powerful woman when men ran everything. The book is filled with themes of friendship, dealing with loss, and working to make society fairer, showing Cobbe as someone who not only looked back on her life but also actively tried to improve the world.