19 - Eighty Years and More; Reminiscences 1815-1897 by Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Get an intimate look into the life and work of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a pioneering force in the early womens rights movement, through her captivating memoirs. Alongside her best friend, Susan B. Anthony, she championed for womens rights for over five decades, though neither lived to see women gain the right to vote in 1920. This memoir, dedicated to Anthony, not only explores their tireless activism but also delves into controversial decisions, such as their opposition to a bill extending voting rights to black men while women were still disenfranchised. Elizabeths insightful reflections underscore the significance of womens societal role, affirming that womans place in society marks the level of civilization.