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Author Birney, Catherine H., 1825-1891
Title The Grimké sisters : Sarah and Angelina Grimké, the first American women advocates of abolition and woman's rights
Note Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Grimké Sisters: Sarah and Angelina Grimké, the First American Women Advocates of Abolition and Woman's Rights" by Catherine H. Birney is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives and contributions of the Grimké sisters, who emerged as significant figures in the fight against slavery and for women's rights in America. It delves into their upbringing, personal struggles, and activism, framing their journeys within the broader context of social reform. The opening of this biography introduces Sarah and Angelina Grimké, their elite background in Charleston, South Carolina, and the complex influences that shaped their views on slavery and women's rights. The narrative begins with insights into their family, particularly their father, Judge Grimké, and hints at an early consciousness in the sisters regarding the injustices surrounding them, especially in relation to slavery. Through Sarah’s reflections, the text reveals her formative years, including her compassion towards enslaved people and her burgeoning desire for knowledge that transcended the expectations of women of her time. Additionally, the opening chapters outline the sisters' familial bonds and early experiences that would ultimately lead them to advocate for radical societal changes, conveying a sense of purpose that would define their lives and work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Grimké, Sarah Moore, 1792-1873
Subject Grimké, Angelina Emily, 1805-1879
Subject Women's rights -- United States -- History -- 19th century
Subject Women abolitionists -- South Carolina -- Biography
Subject Feminists -- South Carolina -- Biography
Subject Sisters -- South Carolina -- Biography
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EBook-No. 12044
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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