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Jailed for Freedom: American Women Win the Vote

Doris Stevens
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Jailed for Freedom: American Women Win the Vote

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1995

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Doris Stevens

Jailed for Freedom: American Women Win the Vote

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1910s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Jailed for Freedom: American Women Win the Vote by Doris Stevens details the experiences of individuals involved in the women's suffrage movement in America, focusing on their struggles and perseverance for voting rights. It highlights the activism, protests, and imprisonment of these women, emphasizing their dedication to achieving gender equality in the democratic process.

Informative

Inspirational

Challenging

Melancholic

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.1

302 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Jailed for Freedom: American Women Win the Vote by Doris Stevens is praised for its vivid account of the women's suffrage movement, highlighting the resilience and bravery of activists. The book's detailed narrative and primary sources captivate readers, though its focus on specific leaders may overlook broader contributions. An essential read for history enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read Jailed for Freedom: American Women Win the Vote?

A reader interested in Jailed for Freedom: American Women Win the Vote by Doris Stevens likely values women's history and social justice. Fans of books like The Women's Suffrage Movement by Sally Roesch Wagner and No Constitutional Right to Be Ladies by Linda K. Kerber may also appreciate its vivid, firsthand accounts of the suffrage movement.

4.1

302 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1910s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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