"Half a Century" by Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm is a remarkable memoir offering a glimpse into the author's life journey through the 1800s. It recounts her life, from her early years through her involvement in the anti-slavery cause, the Civil War, and the fight for women's rights. The story follows her growth in her family and the world, shaping her views and activism as she faces pressure from society and her own challenges. Early life is captured through her vivid childhood memories and spiritual growth, which are set against her family life. These experiences lay the groundwork for her growing doubts about societal norms and her eventual participation in the major events of her time, highlighting her inner strength and active role.
Half a Century
By Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm
Witness one woman's evolution as she battles societal norms, embraces activism, and navigates the tumultuous eras of slavery, civil war, and the dawn of women's rights.
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About the AuthorJane Grey Cannon Swisshelm was an American Radical Republican journalist, publisher, abolitionist, and women's rights advocate. She was one of America's first female journalists hired by Horace Greeley at his New York Tribune. She was active as a writer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and as a publisher and editor in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm was an American Radical Republican journalist, publisher, abolitionist, and women's rights advocate. She was one of America's first female journalists hired by Horace Greeley at his New York Tribune. She was active as a writer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and as a publisher and editor in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
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