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Shaw, Anna Howard
1847
1919
Jordan, Elizabeth Garver
1867
1947
The Story of a Pioneer
Produced by Mike Lough, and David Widger
"The Story of a Pioneer" by Anna Howard Shaw and Elizabeth Garver Jordan is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This memoir chronicles the life of Anna Howard Shaw, focusing on her early experiences and the challenges faced by her family as pioneers in America. Shaw’s reflections provide a personal look at her struggles against societal norms, her education, and her journey towards becoming a prominent figure in the women’s suffrage movement. The opening of the book introduces readers to Shaw's ancestry and early memories, detailing the hardships endured by her family as they migrated from Scotland and faced the trials of pioneer life in Michigan. Shaw recounts the resilience and determination of her mother and siblings as they navigated through wilderness challenges, including scarcity of resources and the uncertainty of their new home. The narrative sets a foundation for Shaw’s character development, illustrating her early aspirations, work ethic, and the pivotal moments that would lead her towards her future endeavors in preaching and activism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Shaw, Anna Howard, 1847-1919
Women -- Suffrage -- United States
Women social reformers -- United States -- Biography
Women's rights -- United States
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