A biography of the popular writer who, in the mid-nineteenth century, gave up her literary success to fight for the abolition of slavery, for women's rights, and for the fair treatment of American Indians.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 116-119) and index.
Contents
Love of books -- Rising star: "Art of Housekeeping" -- Abolitionist crusade: "Matter of Duty -- Pursuit of literary excellence: "Call for Equality" -- Storm gathers: "Emancipation Never Leads to Bloodshed -- War and its aftermath: "Character Can Overcome" -- Twilight years -- Chronology -- Further reading -- Museums and historic sites -- Index.
