Josiah Allen on the Woman Question (1914)

Josiah Allen On The Woman Question is a book written by Marietta Holley in 1914. The book is a collection of humorous essays that satirize the debates surrounding women's rights and suffrage during the early 20th century. The protagonist, Josiah Allen, is a fictional character who represents the conservative male perspective on women's issues. Throughout the book, Josiah Allen shares his opinions on various topics such as women's education, employment, and political participation. The essays are written in a dialect that mimics rural American speech, adding to the book's humor and charm. Despite its humorous tone, the book provides valuable insights into the attitudes and beliefs of the time towards women's rights and serves as a commentary on the ongoing struggle for gender equality.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.