The Lessons of a Life, Harriet Martineau (1877)

The Lessons Of A Life is a book written by Florence Fenwick Miller in 1877, which is a biography of Harriet Martineau, a prominent British writer and social theorist. The book chronicles Martineau's life, from her childhood in Norwich to her rise as a successful writer and political activist.Miller's biography delves into Martineau's personal and professional struggles, including her deafness and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society. The book also explores Martineau's intellectual contributions, including her work on political economy and her advocacy for social justice.Throughout the book, Miller draws on Martineau's own writings and correspondence, as well as interviews with those who knew her. The result is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a remarkable woman who made significant contributions to British intellectual and social history.Overall, The Lessons Of A Life is an important work of biography that sheds light on the life and work of a pioneering figure in British history. It will be of interest to anyone interested in women's history, social justice, and the history of ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.