Jane Addams by Marlene Targ Brill (Paperback Book)

Name: Jane Addams by Marlene Targ Brill (Paperback Book)
Brand: Ohio University Press

Ohio University Press

As part of our Biographies for Young Readers series for middle-grade readers, this book explains who Jane Addams was and why she caused such a stir in the United States and worldwide. The story follows Addams from her first realization of the unfairness that limited the lives, livelihoods, and health of disadvantaged people in the late 1800s to her becoming one of the most beloved-and most disliked-women of her day. She worked to create a more peaceful, fair world for all people, no matter their race, color, nationality, or gender.\nAlong her journey, Addams cofounded Hull-House, the most celebrated settlement house in the United States, and she became a motivating author, speaker, and women\u2019s rights and peace advocate. She worked tirelessly on community, state, and national levels to\n\nJane Addams\nThe Most Dangerous Woman in America\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that ;