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Child, Lydia Maria Francis (1802-1880) Letters from New York : Second series.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06218 Author/Creator: Child, Lydia Maria Francis (1802-1880) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Book Date: 1845 Pagination: 287, [16] p. 19.3 x 12.3 cm

Summary of Content: Second volume of journalism published by author and abolitionist Child. Includes a chapter on the rights of women. First edition. Printed by C.S. Francis (New York) and J. H. France (Boston). BAL 3152.

People: Child, Lydia Maria Francis, 1802-1880

Historical Era: National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860

Subjects: TranscendentalistTranscendentalismAmerican Anti-Slavery Society MemberWoman AuthorWomen's HistorySuffrageCivil RightsAbolitionJournalismReform Movement

Sub Era: Age of Jackson

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