An Uncrowned Queen: The Story Of The Life Of Frances E. Willard Told For Young People (1902)

By Bernie Babcock

Book Overview

An Uncrowned Queen: The Story Of The Life Of Frances E. Willard Told For Young People is a biography written by Bernie Babcock in 1902. The book tells the story of Frances E. Willard, a prominent American educator, women's suffragist, and social reformer who lived from 1839 to 1898. Willard was a leader in the temperance movement and served as the president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) for 19 years. The book is written for young people and provides a detailed account of Willard's life, from her childhood in Wisconsin to her work as a teacher and her involvement in the temperance movement. The book also covers her leadership of the WCTU and her advocacy for women's suffrage and other social reforms. Babcock presents Willard as a courageous and inspiring figure who dedicated her life to improving the lives of others. The book includes numerous anecdotes and quotes from Willard's speeches and writings, giving readers a sense of her personality and beliefs. Overall, An Uncrowned Queen is a well-written and engaging biography that provides a valuable introduction to the life and work of Frances E. Willard. It is a great resource for young people interested in history, social justice, and women's rights.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164575376
• ISBN13: 9781164575375
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"