A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences of Laura S. Haviland by Haviland

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Author Haviland, Laura S. (Laura Smith), 1808-1898
Title A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences of Laura S. Haviland
Credits Produced by Skip Doughty, Tom Allen, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences of Laura S. Haviland" by Haviland is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and efforts of Laura S. Haviland, a prominent abolitionist and educator, as she recounts her experiences and the profound struggles she faced in advocating for the rights of the oppressed, particularly in relation to slavery and education for freedmen and women. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Haviland's motivations for documenting her life and the injustices she witnessed, including her early impressions of slavery and her deep religious convictions. She reflects on her upbringing in a Quaker family, instilling in her a strong moral compass that guided her to confront societal ills. Haviland shares her childhood inquiries about faith and morality, laying the groundwork for her future activism as she navigates personal losses and the broader issues surrounding slavery. This beginning sets the tone for a life dedicated to social reform and personal faith, promising a rich tapestry of emotional and historical insights into her journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Underground Railroad
Subject Freed persons
Subject Haviland, Laura S. (Laura Smith), 1808-1898
Category Text
EBook-No. 7295
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 19, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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