The Story of a Pioneer by Anna Howard Shaw and Elizabeth Garver Jordan
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"The Story of a Pioneer" by Anna Howard Shaw and Elizabeth Garver Jordan is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This memoir chronicles the life of Anna Howard Shaw, focusing on her early experiences and the challenges faced by her family as pioneers in America. Shaw’s reflections provide a personal look at her struggles against societal norms, her education, and her journey towards becoming a prominent figure in the
women’s suffrage movement. The opening of the book introduces readers to Shaw's ancestry and early memories, detailing the hardships endured by her family as they migrated from Scotland and faced the trials of pioneer life in Michigan. Shaw recounts the resilience and determination of her mother and siblings as they navigated through wilderness challenges, including scarcity of resources and the uncertainty of their new home. The narrative sets a foundation for Shaw’s character development, illustrating her early aspirations, work ethic, and the pivotal moments that would lead her towards her future endeavors in preaching and activism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Shaw, Anna Howard, 1847-1919 |
|---|---|
| Author | Jordan, Elizabeth Garver, 1867-1947 |
| Title | The Story of a Pioneer |
| Credits | Produced by Mike Lough, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States |
| Subject | Shaw, Anna Howard, 1847-1919 |
| Subject | Women -- Suffrage -- United States |
| Subject | Women social reformers -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Women's rights -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 354 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-00354-2 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 1995 |
| Last Update | Feb 8, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1247 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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