The Grimké sisters : $b Sarah and Angelina Grimké, the first American women advocates of abolition and woman's rights

"The Grimké Sisters: Sarah and Angelina Grimké, the First American Women Advocates of Abolition and Woman's Rights" by Catherine H. Birney, is an account of two sisters from a privileged background who challenged the norms of their time to become outspoken voices against slavery and for women's equality in 19th-century America. The narrative follows Sarah and Angelina's upbringing in the South, highlighting their growing awareness of the inhumanity of slavery and Sarah's yearning for education beyond what was considered appropriate for women. It showcases how their early environment and familial connections shaped their determination to fight for change, setting the stage for their transformation into advocates for social justice.