Isbn: 9780243419180 - mrs. percy v. pennybacker: an appreciation (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This captivating book is a literary tribute to Anna J. Hardwicke, a woman of great character from the American South, who devoted her life to education. Born in the middle of the 19th century to a minister and his wife, Anna showed signs of determination, intellectual curiosity, and social conscience from a young age. The book chronicles Anna's lifelong pursuit of knowledge. From her adventurous childhood to her illustrious role as President of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, Anna dedicated herself to expanding educational opportunities for women and youth. The author does not shy away from discussing the obstacles Anna faced or her controversial nature but shows how the people she met shaped her into the force for change that she became. Filled with anecdotes, letters, and historical analysis, this is more than a biography of an admired figure; it's a look at women's history and an exploration of the power of education to dismantle barriers of social class, gender, and geography. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …