A Woman's Life-Work - Labors and Experiences of Laura S. Haviland - Haviland, Laura S.
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Laura Smith Haviland (1808¿1898) was an American social reformer, suffragette, and abolitionist. She notably played an important role in the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses created in the United States during the early to the mid-19th century for use by African American slaves in order to escape into free states or Canada. First published in 1882, "A Woman's Life-Work" contains several stories exploring black-white relationships before the emancipation, together with a slave narrative from "Uncle Philip". She provides gritty descriptions of the abuse slaves…mehr

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Laura Smith Haviland (1808¿1898) was an American social reformer, suffragette, and abolitionist. She notably played an important role in the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses created in the United States during the early to the mid-19th century for use by African American slaves in order to escape into free states or Canada. First published in 1882, "A Woman's Life-Work" contains several stories exploring black-white relationships before the emancipation, together with a slave narrative from "Uncle Philip". She provides gritty descriptions of the abuse slaves were subjected to, as well as descriptions of the prisons, soup kitchens, refugee camps, and hospitals during the war. Contents include: "He had his Dream by Paul Laurence Dunbar", "Preface", "Early Life", "Bereavements", "Anti-Slavery Experiences", "An Ohio School-Teacher", "The Underground Railway", "Fugitive Slaves Assisted", "Christian and Educational Work", "Fugitives in Canada", "Rescue of Slaves", etc. Brilliant Women are proudly republishing this classic book in a brand new edition complete with an introductory poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar.
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Laura Smith Haviland was an American abolitionist, suffragette, and social reformer, born on December 20, 1808, in Elizabethtown-Kitley, Canada. She was raised in a Quaker family, which instilled in her strong moral principles that guided her activism throughout her life. Haviland became a key figure in the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved individuals escape to freedom. She was also deeply involved in advocating for women's rights and the education of freed African Americans. In 1825, she married Charles Haviland, and together they became dedicated to causes of social justice. Haviland's work extended beyond the Underground Railroad; she also played an important role in the women's suffrage movement and was a tireless supporter of social reform. Her efforts to educate both African Americans and women left a lasting legacy. Haviland passed away on April 20, 1898, at the age of 89 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her life was marked by a steadfast commitment to the principles of equality, justice, and human rights, and she remains an important figure in American history for her role in the abolitionist and women's movements.