02279cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000440011524500190015926400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800600039552013000045553400450175565300360180065300430183665300430187985600430192212052UtSlPG20260610133304.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE3001 aSwisshelm, Jane Grey Cannon,d1815-188410aHalf a Century 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-04-01  aProduced by Shawn Cruze and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"Half a Century" by Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm is a memoir written during the late 19th century. The book provides a personal narrative of the author's life, detailing her experiences from childhood to adulthood against the backdrop of significant historical events, particularly focusing on the anti-slavery struggle, the Civil War, and women's rights movements. The author reflects on her early life, family background, and the evolution of her beliefs and activism as she navigates societal expectations and personal challenges.  At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on her early childhood memories, filled with wonder and a sense of divine awareness as she explores her surroundings. She introduces her family, including her parents and siblings, and touches on the strong religious upbringing that shaped her values. As she recounts formative experiences, including moments of spiritual awakening and the early influences that led her to question societal norms, the groundwork is laid for the deeper themes of struggle and resilience that will unfold throughout the work. Through her poignant reflections, readers gain insight into the author’s character and her evolving role as a participant in the turbulent events of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWomen's rights -- United States  aAntislavery movements -- United States  aSwisshelm, Jane Grey Cannon, 1815-188440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12052