Notorious Victoria: The Uncensored Life of Victoria Woodhull

Description: Notorious Victoria by Mary Gabriel She was the first woman to run for president. Shes the woman Gloria Steinem called "the most controversial suffragist of them all." In this extensively researched biography, journalist Mary Gabriel offers readers a balanced portrait of a unique and complicated woman who was years ahead of her time-and perhaps ahead of our own. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A remarkable biography . . . Well written and researched, this book warrants a spot on every serious American history student s bookshelf. Kirkus Reviews, starred review She was the first woman to run for president. She was the first woman to address the U.S. Congress and to operate a brokerage firm on Wall Street. She s the woman Gloria Steinem called the most controversial suffragist of them all. So why have most people never heard of Victoria Woodhull? In this extensively researched biography, journalist Mary Gabriel offers readers a balanced portrait of a unique and complicated woman who was years ahead of her time and perhaps ahead of our own. One of the most controversial American women of the late nineteenth century springs to life in this study that leaves no stone unturned. Publishers Weekly [A] deftly written biography . . . of a hell-raising visionary. Mirabella A meaty slice of feminist history peppered with Victorian drama. Civilization Author Biography Mary Gabriel worked in Washington and London as a Reuters editor for nearly two decades. She is the author of Love and Capital: Karl and Jenny Marx and the Birth of a Revolution, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award, as well as The Art of Acquiring: A Portrait of Etta and Claribel Cone. Review "A remarkable biography . . . Well written and researched, this book warrants a spot on every serious American history students bookshelf." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "One of the most controversial American women of the late nineteenth century springs to life in this study that leaves no stone unturned." -Publishers Weekly "[A] deftly written biography . . . of a hell-raising visionary." -Mirabella "A meaty slice of feminist history peppered with Victorian drama." -Civilization Details ISBN1616207523 Author Mary Gabriel Year 1998 ISBN-10 1616207523 ISBN-13 9781616207526 Format Paperback Imprint Algonquin Books Subtitle The Uncensored Life of Victoria Woodhull - Visionary, Suffragist, and First Woman to Run for President Country of Publication United States DEWEY 305.42092 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Short Title Notorious Victoria Language English Pages 336 Publication Date 1998-01-28 UK Release Date 1998-01-28 US Release Date 1998-01-28 Publisher Workman Publishing Audience General AU Release Date 1998-01-27 NZ Release Date 1998-01-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117433275;

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