Butler, Josephine Elizabeth Grey 1828-1906 creator Stuart, James 1843-1913 Johnson, George William 1857-1926 Johnson, Lucy A. Nutter text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Josephine E. Butler: An Autobiographical Memoir" by Josephine Elizabeth Grey Butler is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. The memoir chronicles the life and influence of Josephine Butler, a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's rights, particularly in the context of her efforts against governmental regulation of vice. Through her own words, the book reveals not only her personal experiences but also her broader social activism, providing insight into the challenges and triumphs she faced in a male-dominated society. The opening of the memoir introduces Josephine’s birth and upbringing, laying the groundwork for understanding her character and future endeavors. Born into a family with a strong sense of justice and a liberal outlook, her father's influence is notably significant, as he instilled in her values of compassion and a commitment to social reform. Describing her idyllic childhood spent in Northumberland, she reflects on the rich cultural and historical influences of her landscape, alongside cherished memories with her family. The early anecdotes also touch on themes of loss, injustice, and the development of her moral sensibilities, setting the stage for her later life which became defined by her tireless advocacy for women and children in distress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-11-16 Produced by MWS, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Women social reformers -- Great Britain -- Biography Social reformers -- Great Britain -- Biography Butler, Josephine Elizabeth Grey, 1828-1906 JK Original publication data not identified a11001133 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53534 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53534 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134232.0 53534