Half a Century

by Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm

Overview

"Half a Century" by Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm is a groundbreaking exploration of activism and social change. Through the lens of her remarkable life, Swisshelm delves into the core issues of her time, including abolitionism, women's rights, and civil rights. As a pioneering journalist and advocate, she navigates the tumultuous landscape of suffrage and feminism, shining a light on the injustices of slavery and advocating for gender equality. Swisshelm's work serves as a beacon of empowerment and advocacy, challenging the status quo and championing social reform. With unwavering dedication, she fights for equality and progressivism, using her platform to amplify the voices of the marginalized and oppressed. Through her powerful storytelling and keen journalistic insight, Swisshelm paints a vivid picture of the struggles and triumphs of the abolitionist and women's rights movements. Her words inspire readers to take action and engage in political activism, driving forward the cause of social justice and gender equality. "Half a Century" stands as a testament to Swisshelm's enduring legacy as a trailblazer for change, reminding us of the importance of activism and advocacy in shaping a more just and equitable society.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789362209443
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	03/01/2024
Pages:	270
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.61(d)

About the Author

Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm was an American radical Republican journalist, publisher, abolitionist, and women's rights activist. She was one of America's first female journalists employed by Horace Greeley at the New York Tribune. She worked as a writer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a publisher and editor in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Swisshelm started her last journal, Reconstructionist, while working for the federal government in Washington, D.C., under President Andrew Johnson's administration. Her published criticism of Johnson led to her dismissal and the closure of the tabloid. She wrote her autobiography in 1881. Swisshelm was born Jane Grey Cannon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, as one of several children of Mary (Scott) and Thomas Cannon, both Presbyterians of Scotch-Irish origin. Her father was a trader and real estate speculator. When Jane was eight years old, her sister Mary and father died of consumption, leaving the family in dire financial straits. Jane labored in physical labor, creating lace and painting on velvet, while her mother colored leghorns and straw hats. She was sent to boarding school for several weeks when she was twelve years old because there were no public schools at that time.