The only Southern white women ever to become leading abolitionists; Sarah and Angelina Grimké encountered many obstacles and leapt many hurdles in pursuing their anti-slavery work. Their greatest accomplishment was overcoming the ubiquitous prejudices of society in regard to women. Indeed; they were the first women to take to the public platform and the first to assert women's rights. In The Grimké Sisters from South Carolina; Gerda Lerner; herself a leading historian and pioneer in women's studies; tells the compelling history of these determined sisters and the inroads they made for women and blacks alike. From their wealthy upbringing in Charleston; South Carolina; the societal restraints that kept them from higher education; and their utter contempt of slavery; to their conversion to the Quaker religion; and monumental achievements at the podium and with the pen; Lerner illuminates the lasting contributions of the Grimké sisters; as well as the important role played by women in the anti-slavery movement.
#72712 in Books David E Stannard 1993-11-18 1993-11-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.13 x 1.00 x 9.19l; 1.15 #File Name: 0195085574416 pagesAmerican Holocaust The Conquest of the New World
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Special bookBy Timothy BergeGreat historical account and analysis. heavy opinions at the end about other holocausts. I recommend everyone should read this book1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. FACT NOT FICTION!By Milburn MayeuxBest written report telling the TRUE story of the story of the founding of and early contacts in America between early explorers and indigenous people! It's about time that the truth is told!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerGreat book. Brutally honest look at how the US treated/treats Native people
