The story of a British social reformer who fought through her writings for better working conditions for women, unionization of female workers, professionalization of midwifery, etc.

A historical study of women's education and work in Germanic times.

The speeches and papers women gave at the National Council of Women in 1891 reflect the widespread concerns, activities, reforms, etc. of the 19th century women's movement.

Seeking to elevate the status of domestic work, Beecher and co-author Harriet Beecher Stowe redefine it as labor for which women must be educated. They also offer instruction in the specifics of maintaining a household.

Advice on proper etiquette regarding parties, social visits, fashion, etc., revealing the complexity of the social rules in Victorian America.

Anthology of poetry by 115 American women poets.

A missionary woman committed to morally "uplifting" the women of the Orient discusses the position of women there.

The founder of the nursing profession discusses the image and the duties of the profession.

O.a. over M. Garrett Fawcett, Elise Haighton, Maria Montessori.

A biography of Susan B. Anthony, plus a great deal of information about the 19th century women's suffrage movement.