An expansive assemblage of historical sources recounts a public history written and spoken by women from colonial America to the end of the 19th century. Introductions to each of the sections place the documents (which include little-known texts as well as the classics) within their cultural and historical context, providing biographical information for each author. The texts are ordered chronologically, often subdivided by topics such as revolutionizing the family and relations between the sexes; education and women's literary culture; the anti-slavery movement; suffrage and other essential rights; and the professions and higher education. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.