""Personal Reminiscences of a Great Crusade"" is a memoir written by Josephine Elizabeth Grey Butler in 1896. The book recounts Butler's experiences as a prominent advocate for women's rights and the abolition of the sex trade in Victorian England. Butler's crusade began in 1874 when she discovered the horrifying conditions of prostitutes in London's red-light district. She founded the Ladies National Association for the Repeal of the Contagious Diseases Acts, which allowed for the forced examination and confinement of women suspected of prostitution. Butler's campaign against these acts led to their eventual repeal in 1886.The book is divided into two parts. The first part details Butler's personal life, including her upbringing and marriage to George Butler, a prominent academic and theologian. The second part focuses on her crusade against the Contagious Diseases Acts and the establishment of the International Abolitionist Federation, which aimed to eradicate the sex trade across Europe.Throughout the book, Butler provides insight into the challenges she faced as a woman in Victorian England, including the social and legal barriers to women's rights and the stigma surrounding discussions of sexuality. She also discusses the opposition she faced from politicians, medical professionals, and the general public in her efforts to abolish the Contagious Diseases Acts.Overall, ""Personal Reminiscences of a Great Crusade"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a pioneering feminist and social reformer. Butler's memoir is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles and achievements of women in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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.