{"product_id":"americas-forgotten-suffragists-virginia-and-francis-minor-9781493067756","title":"America's Forgotten Suffragists: Virginia and Francis Minor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMissouris Virginia Minor and her husband, Francis, argued Minor v Happersett in 1875, which brought the right to vote for women to the U.S. Supreme Court for the first and only time in the seventy-two-year fight for womens suffrage. This biography will cover their early suffrage work and famous Supreme Court case, as well as their continued fight for womens suffrage after the case. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 344 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMissouris Virginia Minor forever changed the direction of Womens Rights—not Susan B. Anthony,Elizabeth Cady Stanton,Lucy Stone,Carrie Chapman Catt,or any of the other so-called “marquee names” of the suffrage movement—when she and her husband,Francis,argued Minor v Happersett in 1875. Despite the negative ruling,this landmark case brought the right to vote for women to the U.S. Supreme Court for the first and only time in the seventy-two year fight for womens suffrage in the United States. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmericas Forgotten Suffragists: Virginia and Francis Minor is the first biography of these activists who had a profound impact on the suffrage movement but have largely been forgotten by history. Virginia and Francis were unique for their time in being jointly dedicated to the cause of female enfranchisement. Unlike the brief profiles available now,this book will paint a full picture of their lives,depicting their youth,married life,and their highly-lauded civilian work during the Civil War. Their early suffrage work and famous Supreme Court case will be covered in depth,along with an exploration of how it actually helped the suffrage movement by giving it a unifying direction,despite the court delivering a negative verdict. This biography will also cover Virginia and Francis continued fight for womens suffrage after the case,including Virginias tax revolts,writings,and campaigning for the franchise in Nebraska. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVirginia Minor was a remarkable woman who played a crucial role in the fight for womens rights in the United States. Her husband,Francis,was also a dedicated advocate for womens suffrage,and together they argued the landmark case Minor v Happersett in 1875. Despite the negative ruling,this case brought the right to vote for women to the U.S. Supreme Court for the first and only time in the seventy-two-year fight for womens suffrage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVirginia and Francis Minor were unique in their dedication to the cause of female enfranchisement. They were among the earliest activists in the suffrage movement and were known for their tireless work and advocacy. Their early suffrage work included organizing meetings,writing letters,and campaigning for the franchise in Nebraska. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Minor v Happersett case was a significant milestone in the suffrage movement. It brought the issue of womens voting rights to the attention of the Supreme Court and paved the way for future legal challenges. Despite the negative ruling,the case helped to unite the suffrage movement and gave it a clear direction. It also inspired other women to become activists and join the fight for womens rights. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the case,Virginia and Francis Minor continued to fight for womens suffrage. They organized tax revolts,wrote articles,and campaigned for the franchise in Nebraska. Virginia was particularly active in her efforts,and her writings and speeches helped to raise awareness about the issue of womens suffrage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite their significant contributions to the suffrage movement,Virginia and Francis Minor have largely been forgotten by history. This biography seeks to rectify that by providing a comprehensive account of their lives and their work. It will shed light on their unique perspective on womens rights and their unwavering commitment to the cause. Americas Forgotten Suffragists: Virginia and Francis Minor is a valuable addition to the literature on womens rights and will inspire readers to learn more about the forgotten heroes of the suffrage movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 612g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 159 x 237 x 32 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781493067756\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicole Evelina","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44247393632506,"sku":"9781493067756","price":23.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1684496752766_book.jpg?v=1684738052","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/americas-forgotten-suffragists-virginia-and-francis-minor-9781493067756","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}