Lucretia Mott Speaks

The Essential Speeches and Sermons

Fiction & Literature, Anthologies, Literary Theory & Criticism, Biography & Memoir
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Author: Lucretia Mott ISBN: 9780252099250
Publisher: University of Illinois Press Publication: March 30, 2017
Imprint: University of Illinois Press Language: English
Author: Lucretia Mott
ISBN: 9780252099250
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Publication: March 30, 2017
Imprint: University of Illinois Press
Language: English

Committed abolitionist, controversial Quaker minister, tireless pacifist, fiery crusader for women's rights--Lucretia Mott was one of the great reformers in America history. Drawing on widely scattered archives, newspaper accounts, and other sources, Lucretia Mott Speaks unearths the essential speeches and remarks from Mott's remarkable career. The editors have chosen selections representing important themes and events in her public life. Extensive annotations provide vibrant context and show Mott's engagement with allies and opponents. The result is an authoritative resource, one that enriches our understanding of Mott's views, rhetorical strategies, and still-powerful influence.

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Committed abolitionist, controversial Quaker minister, tireless pacifist, fiery crusader for women's rights--Lucretia Mott was one of the great reformers in America history. Drawing on widely scattered archives, newspaper accounts, and other sources, Lucretia Mott Speaks unearths the essential speeches and remarks from Mott's remarkable career. The editors have chosen selections representing important themes and events in her public life. Extensive annotations provide vibrant context and show Mott's engagement with allies and opponents. The result is an authoritative resource, one that enriches our understanding of Mott's views, rhetorical strategies, and still-powerful influence.

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