Secondary sourceBook1893
Woman of the Century: Elizabeth Cady Stanton
1893
A biographical sketch of Stanton published in 1893, during her lifetime, describing her upbringing, education and early rebellion against unjust laws.
A contemporary biographical sketch describing Stanton's early life and the roots of her activism.
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What it is
This is a biographical entry on Elizabeth Cady Stanton from a reference book profiling notable women, published in 1893. It describes her birth in Johnstown, New York, her education, and early experiences that shaped her views on women's legal inequality.
Why it matters
Written while Stanton was still alive, this sketch shows how contemporaries understood and celebrated her as a reformer. It highlights the story of her childhood encounters with unjust laws in her father's law office, which became part of the popular narrative of how she became an activist.
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- Why might this account emphasize a childhood story about Stanton wanting to cut unjust laws out of books?
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