Selected Letters of Lucretia Coffin Mott (Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History)

Dive into the life of a pioneering social justice leader with "Selected Letters of Lucretia Coffin Mott (Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History)." Published on January 9, 2002, this landmark volume gathers, for the first time, the extensive correspondence of Lucretia Mott, offering an unprecedented look into the personal and public endeavors of an activist who significantly influenced movements for abolition, women's rights, and religious freedom. Through her letters, readers gain intimate access to Mott's tireless activism, including her roles in founding key antislavery organizations, her dynamic friendships with figures like Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, and her critical participation in the 1848 Seneca Falls Woman's Rights Convention. Moreover, the collection illuminates her profound commitments through fifty-six years of marriage and raising five children, providing a rounded perspective of her life's work and dedication. This compilation is an essential resource for adult education groups exploring the intersections of gender equality, racial justice, and religious freedom, illustrating how personal conviction can lead to public change.