Working Women Of The Last Half Century: The Lesson Of Their Lives (1854)

By Clara Lucas Balfour

Book Overview

Working Women Of The Last Half Century: The Lesson Of Their Lives (1854) is a book written by Clara Lucas Balfour that explores the lives and experiences of working women in the 19th century. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of women from various professions, including factory workers, teachers, nurses, and writers. Balfour's aim is to highlight the struggles and achievements of these women, and to draw lessons from their experiences that can be applied to contemporary society. The book also addresses the social and economic conditions that women faced during this period, including issues such as gender inequality, poverty, and lack of education. Overall, Working Women Of The Last Half Century is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the lives of working women in the 19th century and provides insight into the challenges that women faced in their quest for equality and recognition.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: 1120343011
• ISBN13: 9781120343017
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"