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The Poppy Lady: The Story of Madame Anna Guerin and the Remembrance Poppy
The Poppy Lady: The Story of Madame Anna Guerin and the Remembrance Poppy
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Madame Anna Gu rin, known as The Poppy Lady, was a feminist and humanitarian who founded Inter-Allied Poppy Day to support war veterans and provide employment to women and children in devastated areas of France. This is the first biography of her remarkable story.
Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2022
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Madame Anna Gu rin is a captivating figure who holds the title of "The Poppy Lady." Her innovative concept of Inter-Allied Poppy Day provided employment opportunities for women and children in the devastated regions of France, while also offering assistance to First World War veterans. Hailing from 1878, she was an early advocate for feminism, achieving financial independence. During the First World War and the subsequent years after the Armistice, Madame Gu rin gained recognition for her selfless fundraising efforts on behalf of French and American charities. Her inspiring speeches encouraged numerous individuals to make substantial donations. Despite her remarkable achievements, her name had gradually faded into obscurity, making this the first biography to shed light on her extraordinary life as "The Poppy Lady," a woman who emerged ahead of her time but remained largely unknown for far too long.
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399073721
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