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Matthews, Glenna THE RISE OF THE PUBLIC WOMAN: Women's Power and Women's Place in the United States 1630-1970. New York: Oxford University Press, 1992 Hardcover First Edition



First printing. Women in public life, from Anne Hutchinson in the 1630's through Elizabeth Freeman who successfully sued from freedom from slavery in Massachusetts to the women of the Civil War, including Clara Barton and on to moderm times. Includes bibliographical references and index, 297 pgs. Near fine in near fine dust jacket. .ISBN # 0-19-5054601 

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