What Can a Woman Do; or Her Position in the Business and Literary World
Plus Illustrated Poem "Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight by Rosa Hartwick Thorpe
by Mrs. M. L. Rayne
ILLUSTRATED
VICTORIAN BINDING
Publisher: Eagle Publishing Co.
Copyright: 1893
--CONDITION--
This book is in very good condition. Hardcover. This antiquarian book has had a long and illustrious journey through time. Please look at the pictures to ascertain the condition and state of this item. Embossed red cloth boards are lightly worn along edges and corners with minimal shelf wear. Hinges tight. Binding sturdy. The text block is crisp and clean. Beautifully illustrated throughout. Decorative endpapers. -
--ABOUT THIS ITEM--
Explore the groundbreaking work of *What Can a Woman Do?* by Mrs. M. L. Rayne, an exquisitely bound 1893 first edition featuring embossed red cloth boards in a classic Victorian style. This rare, illustrated volume is a treasure of feminist literature, offering a profound glimpse into the diverse opportunities available to women at the close of the 19th century. In this richly detailed guide, Mrs. Rayne examines women’s roles and wages in New York and beyond, covering various professions from journalism, literature, and law to nursing, gardening, and telegraphy. She illuminates pioneering careers in stenography, wood engraving, elocution, and medicine and celebrates the achievements of notable women through insightful biographies. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of feminist history, this book isn’t just a historical artifact—it’s a bold statement of women’s potential and accomplishments at a time when the world’s expectations were just beginning to expand. What Can a Woman Do?* is a timeless testament to women’s strength, ingenuity, and progress, wrapped in a beautiful Victorian binding that makes it an extraordinary addition to any rare book collection.
Item Dimensions: 8.5 inches x 6.5 inches
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