History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Matilda Joslyn Gage

History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I is a landmark chronicle of the origins and evolution of the women's suffrage movement in the United States, written by three of its most influential leaders: Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Matilda Joslyn Gage. First published in 1881, this volume serves as the foundational record of the early fight for women's political and social equality, tracing its roots from the pre-Seneca Falls agitation to the national conventions and legislative battles of the mid-19th century. This monumental work documents pivotal moments such as the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848, the World's Anti-Slavery Convention in London, and regional efforts across New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and beyond. Drawing from personal correspondence, legislative records, speeches, petitions, and newspaper accounts, the authors offer first-hand insights into the moral, political, and cultural resistance faced by suffragists. In addition to highlighting the tireless efforts of figures like Lucretia Mott, Sojourner Truth, Frances Dana Gage, and Paulina Wright Davis, the book underscores the intertwined struggles against slavery, temperance, and gender discrimination. The volume also examines women's status in law, religion, journalism, and medicine, creating a sweeping portrait of 19th-century American feminism. Rich in detail and driven by powerful voices, History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I is more than a historical document—it is a political manifesto, a deeply personal testament, and a blueprint for liberation.

Table of contents

• PREFACE.
• INTRODUCTION.
• CHAPTER I: PRECEDING CAUSES.
• CHAPTER II: WOMAN IN NEWSPAPERS.
• CHAPTER III: THE WORLD'S ANTI-SLAVERY CONVENTION, LONDON, JUNE 12, 1840.
• CHAPTER IV: NEW YORK.
• CHAPTER V: REMINISCENCES.
• CHAPTER VI: OHIO.
• CHAPTER VII: REMINISCENCES BY CLARINA I. HOWARD NICHOLS.
• CHAPTER VIII: MASSACHUSETTS.
• CHAPTER IX: INDIANA AND WISCONSIN.
• CHAPTER X: PENNSYLVANIA.
• CHAPTER XI: LUCRETIA MOTT.
• CHAPTER XII: NEW JERSEY
• CHAPTER XIII: REMINISCENCES.
• CHAPTER XIV: NEW YORK.
• APPENDIX.
• CHAPTER I: PRECEDING CAUSES
• CHAPTER IX INDIANA
• CHAPTER XI. Lucretia Mott's Funeral.
• CHAPTER XIII MRS. STANTON'S REMINISCENCES.
• CHAPTER XIV NEW YORK STATE TEMPERANCE CONVENTION, ROCHESTER, APRIL 20, 21, 1852.