A Unique Position: A Biography Of Edith Dircksey Cowan 1861-1932
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Peter Cowan
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Western Australia Press, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography chronicles the remarkable life of Edith Dircksey Cowan, a pioneering Australian social reformer and politician. It meticulously details her groundbreaking journey as the first woman elected to an Australian parliament, highlighting her tireless advocacy for women's and children's rights. The narrative presents her significant contributions to education, health, and social welfare, offering a profound understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by early female political figures. This essential historical account illuminates Cowan's pivotal role in shaping Australian society and advancing women's suffrage.
Author: Peter Cowan
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Western Australia Press, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography chronicles the remarkable life of Edith Dircksey Cowan, a pioneering Australian social reformer and politician. It meticulously details her groundbreaking journey as the first woman elected to an Australian parliament, highlighting her tireless advocacy for women's and children's rights. The narrative presents her significant contributions to education, health, and social welfare, offering a profound understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by early female political figures. This essential historical account illuminates Cowan's pivotal role in shaping Australian society and advancing women's suffrage.