Working Women Of The Last Half Century: The Lesson Of Their Lives (1854)

by Clara Lucas Balfour

Book Overview

Working Women of the Last Half Century: The Lesson of Their Lives is a non-fiction book written by Clara Lucas Balfour and published in 1854. The book is a collection of biographies of women who worked in various professions during the mid-19th century, including teachers, nurses, factory workers, and domestic servants. Balfour highlights the struggles these women faced in their careers and personal lives, and the lessons that can be learned from their experiences. The book also includes discussions on the social and economic conditions of women during the time period, and the importance of education and opportunities for women's advancement. Working Women of the Last Half Century is an important historical document that sheds light on the challenges faced by women in the workforce during the mid-19th century and the progress made towards gender equality.This scarce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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166617327
• ISBN13: 9781166617325
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"