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Title: Half a Century

Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Shawn Cruze and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Half a Century" by Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm is a memoir written during the late 19th century. The book provides a personal narrative of the author's life, detailing her experiences from childhood to adulthood against the backdrop of significant historical events, particularly focusing on the anti-slavery struggle, the Civil War, and women's rights movements. The author reflects on her early life, family background, and the evolution of her beliefs and activism as she navigates societal expectations and personal challenges. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on her early childhood memories, filled with wonder and a sense of divine awareness as she explores her surroundings. She introduces her family, including her parents and siblings, and touches on the strong religious upbringing that shaped her values. As she recounts formative experiences, including moments of spiritual awakening and the early influences that led her to question societal norms, the groundwork is laid for the deeper themes of struggle and resilience that will unfold throughout the work. Through her poignant reflections, readers gain insight into the author’s character and her evolving role as a participant in the turbulent events of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Swisshelm, Jane Grey Cannon, 1815-1884

EBook No.: 12052

Published: Apr 1, 2004

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Women's rights -- United States

Subject: Antislavery movements -- United States

Subject: Swisshelm, Jane Grey Cannon, 1815-1884

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Half a Century

Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Shawn Cruze and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Half a Century" by Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm is a memoir written during the late 19th century. The book provides a personal narrative of the author's life, detailing her experiences from childhood to adulthood against the backdrop of significant historical events, particularly focusing on the anti-slavery struggle, the Civil War, and women's rights movements. The author reflects on her early life, family background, and the evolution of her beliefs and activism as she navigates societal expectations and personal challenges. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on her early childhood memories, filled with wonder and a sense of divine awareness as she explores her surroundings. She introduces her family, including her parents and siblings, and touches on the strong religious upbringing that shaped her values. As she recounts formative experiences, including moments of spiritual awakening and the early influences that led her to question societal norms, the groundwork is laid for the deeper themes of struggle and resilience that will unfold throughout the work. Through her poignant reflections, readers gain insight into the author’s character and her evolving role as a participant in the turbulent events of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Swisshelm, Jane Grey Cannon, 1815-1884

EBook No.: 12052

Published: Apr 1, 2004

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Women's rights -- United States

Subject: Antislavery movements -- United States

Subject: Swisshelm, Jane Grey Cannon, 1815-1884

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.