An Autobiography by Catherine Helen Spence

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Author Spence, Catherine Helen, 1825-1910
Title An Autobiography
Credits Produced by Col Choat. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "An Autobiography" by Catherine Helen Spence is a personal memoir written during the late 19th century, detailing the life and experiences of one of Australia’s early feminist and social reform advocates. The book begins with Spence's reflections on her childhood in Scotland, her family's migration to South Australia, and her subsequent growth as a writer, teacher, and political thinker. It captures her formative years, experiences with education, family dynamics, and the socio-political context of her time. The opening of the autobiography paints a vivid picture of Spence's early life, sharing memories of her childhood in Melrose, Scotland, and her family's decision to migrate to South Australia when she was just fourteen. Spence emphasizes the influence of her parents and her education on shaping her ideals and ambitions. She describes her happy upbringing, despite the struggles her family faced, including her father's financial difficulties. The narrative sets the stage for her later achievements and reflects on the personal and societal challenges she encountered while striving for reform, equality, and women's rights in her new homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Subject Spence, Catherine Helen, 1825-1910
Subject Women social reformers -- Australia -- South Australia -- Biography
Subject South Australia -- Social conditions
Subject Proportional representation
Subject Feminists -- Australia -- South Australia -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 4220
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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