Publisher's Synopsis
A Woman's Life Work by Laura S. Haviland is a memoir that recounts the author's experiences as an abolitionist and women's rights activist during the mid-19th century. Haviland's story is one of dedication and perseverance, as she overcomes various obstacles to fight for causes she believes in. The book provides insight into the challenges faced by women during this time period, including the societal expectations placed upon them and the limited opportunities available for education and professional advancement. Haviland's work as an abolitionist takes center stage in the book, as she describes her efforts to help slaves escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad. She also discusses her involvement in the women's rights movement, including her participation in the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848. Overall, A Woman's Life Work is a powerful testament to the strength and determination of women in the face of adversity.The unbounded confidence they placed in me was surprising; for they often brought their business papers for me to examine, to see whether they were right. One man brought me a note, as the employer could not pay him for his work in money. He said it was a note for groceries; but the grocer refused to take it, and said it was not good. I told him there was neither date nor name to it. I wrote the man a letter, asking him to rectify the mistake, which he did; but he gave his employee credit for only half the days he had worked. They were so often deceived and cheated in many ways, because of their extreme ignorance, that I did not wonder at the conclusion one escaped fugitive had reached.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.