Half a Century

Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm's "Half a Century" offers an intimate look into the life of a remarkable woman who defied societal expectations in 19th-century America. This powerful autobiography chronicles Swisshelm's experiences as a writer, abolitionist, and advocate for women's rights. A vital contribution to women's history and American history, this memoir provides a firsthand account of a life lived on the front lines of social change. Swisshelm's narrative voice is strong and unflinchin...