This is an essential history of the early years of the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Ida Husted Harper and Matilda Joslyn Gage provide detailed analysis of the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped this important period in American history, including the development of suffrage organizations, the challenges faced by suffragists, and the important role of women of color in the movement. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's rights.

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