The Goldstein Story
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
She fought for the vote before most women dared to dream of it — and The Goldstein Story chronicles the remarkable life of Vida Goldstein, one of Australia's most pioneering suffragists and social reformers. Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th century Australia, Leslie M. Henderson's biography traces Goldstein's extraordinary journey from passionate activist to the first woman in the British Empire to stand for a national parliament, illuminating a life defined by courage, conviction, and an unwavering belief in equality. Henderson presents a vivid and meticulously researched portrait of a woman whose influence extended far beyond Australian shores, connecting with international suffrage movements and corresponding with figures such as Emmeline Pankhurst. The narrative captures the political turbulence of an era in which women were fighting for fundamental rights, and Henderson's direct, authoritative prose ensures that Goldstein's legacy is rendered with the gravity it deserves. For readers of Australian history and feminist biography alike, this account leaves one wondering how such a towering figure could have ever been overlooked by the wider world.
Author: Leslie M. Henderson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Stockland Press Pty. Ltd.
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
She fought for the vote before most women dared to dream of it — and The Goldstein Story chronicles the remarkable life of Vida Goldstein, one of Australia's most pioneering suffragists and social reformers. Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th century Australia, Leslie M. Henderson's biography traces Goldstein's extraordinary journey from passionate activist to the first woman in the British Empire to stand for a national parliament, illuminating a life defined by courage, conviction, and an unwavering belief in equality. Henderson presents a vivid and meticulously researched portrait of a woman whose influence extended far beyond Australian shores, connecting with international suffrage movements and corresponding with figures such as Emmeline Pankhurst. The narrative captures the political turbulence of an era in which women were fighting for fundamental rights, and Henderson's direct, authoritative prose ensures that Goldstein's legacy is rendered with the gravity it deserves. For readers of Australian history and feminist biography alike, this account leaves one wondering how such a towering figure could have ever been overlooked by the wider world.