Failure Is Impossible Susan B. Anthony in Her Own Words

by SHERR, LYNN

• ISBN13: 9780812927184
• ISBN10: 0812927184
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-01-30
• Publisher: Crown

Summary

Juxtaposed with contemporary reports and biographical essays, the words of this legendary suffragist reveal Susan B. Anthony as a loyal, caring friend, and an eloquent, humorous crusader. "More than a collection of well-arranged quotations, the work informs, inspires, and gives historical perspective."--The Houston Post. 33 photos & illustrations.

Author Biography

Lynn Sherr, correspondent with ABC News' 20/20, has chronicled the women's movement and its history for many years, both on television and in print

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
Miss Anthony	p. 3
School Days	p. 17
Oh Slavery, Hateful Thing	p. 29
What Do Women Want?	p. 45
The Cause	p. 60
General Anthony	p. 70
One More Screech For Freedom	p. 80
The Years Of The Women	p. 91
A Fine Agitation	p. 107
The Original Frequent Flier	p. 119
The Speakeress	p. 131
The Enemy	p. 142
Gentlemen, Take Notice	p. 155
Sisterhood Is Powerful	p. 165
With Friends Like These ...	p. 178
Dressing For Success	p. 188
Publish Or Perish	p. 199
Current Affairs	p. 212
Get Money--Get Wealth	p. 226
Perpetual Motion	p. 239
Divine Discontent	p. 247
The Pleasure Of Her Company	p. 265
Sparrows, Spoons, And Surnames	p. 275
Foremothers	p. 285
The New Woman	p. 293
Saint Susan	p. 308
Failure Is Impossible!	p. 319
Epilogue	p. 328
Acknowledgments	p. 331
Notes	p. 335
Bibliography	p. 367
Photo Credits	p. 369
Index	p. 371
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