Life and writings of Amelia Bloomer by D. C. Bloomer

"Life and Writings of Amelia Bloomer" by D. C. Bloomer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biographical work focuses on the life of Amelia Jenks Bloomer, a notable figure in the women's rights movement and the temperance movement. The book likely delves into her contributions towards advocating for women's rights and social reforms, particularly through her publication, the "Lily", and her role in promoting women's suffrage and dress reform. The opening of the memoir introduces Amelia Bloomer's early life, detailing her upbringing in a devout family and her modest educational background, which shaped her values and aspirations. It outlines her journey from a quiet existence to becoming an influential writer and public figure, particularly emphasizing her marriage and initial reluctance to engage in political issues. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at Bloomer's gradual involvement in social reform movements, setting the stage for her significant contributions to women's rights and her pioneering efforts as an editor advocating for temperance and equality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Bloomer, D. C. (Dexter C.), 1816-1900
LoC No. 14015880
Title Life and writings of Amelia Bloomer
Original Publication United States: Arena Publishing Company, 1895.
Credits Bob Taylor, Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Subject Women's rights -- United States
Subject Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894
Category Text
eBook-No. 69953
Release Date
Last Update Oct 19, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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