Victoria C. Woodhull: A Biographical Sketch by Theodore Tilton
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"Victoria C. Woodhull: A Biographical Sketch" by Theodore Tilton is a biography written in the early 1870s, providing a detailed account of the remarkable life of Victoria Woodhull. This work explores Woodhull's extraordinary contributions as a social reformer, spiritualist, and an advocate for women's rights, particularly her candidacy for the presidency in a time when such aspirations were unprecedented for women. The book captures her journey from a difficult childhood to becoming
a prominent public figure, highlighting the societal challenges she faced as a woman and her relentless pursuit of equality. The biography chronicles Woodhull's tumultuous early life marked by poverty and abuse, illustrating her resilience in overcoming numerous adversities. Tilton describes her spiritual beliefs and practices, asserting that her guidance from spirits played a significant role in her self-discovery and activism. Throughout the narrative, he details her notable achievements, including her establishment of a brokerage firm and her audacious nomination for president, emphasizing her commitment to women's suffrage and social reform. Overall, this biographical sketch paints a vivid picture of a woman far ahead of her time, who not only defied societal norms but also left an indelible mark on the fight for women's rights in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tilton, Theodore, 1835-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | Victoria C. Woodhull: A Biographical Sketch |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| LoC Class | JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States |
| Subject | Feminists -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Suffragists -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Woodhull, Victoria C. (Victoria Claflin), 1838-1927 |
| Subject | Spiritualists -- United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51861 |
| Release Date | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 237 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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