Jailed For Freedom (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163679425)

Jailed For Freedom is a non-fiction book written by Doris Stevens. The book is a memoir of the author's experience as a suffragette and her imprisonment in the Occoquan Workhouse in Virginia in 1917. The book is a vivid and detailed account of the harsh conditions and brutal treatment that the suffragettes faced during their imprisonment. Stevens describes the hunger strikes, forced feedings, and physical abuse that she and her fellow suffragettes endured in their fight for women's right to vote. The book also provides an insight into the political and social climate of the time and the struggles that women faced in their quest for equality. Jailed For Freedom is a powerful and inspiring book that highlights the bravery and determination of the suffragettes and their contribution to the women's rights movement.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.

Author: Doris Stevens
ISBN-10: 1163679429
ISBN-13: 9781163679425
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 462
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d