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Franklin Library leather edition of Jane Addams' "Twenty Years at Hull House with Autobiographical Notes," a Limited edition, one of the 100 GREATEST MASTERPIECES OF AMERICAN LITERATURE, Illustrated with Period Photographs, published in 1981. Bound in red leather, the book has matching moire silk end leaves and satin book marker----in near FINE condition. Jane Addams, who lived from 1860-1935, was born in Cedarville, Illinois, the youngest of eight children, to a prominent Republican family. Jane graduated from ROCKFORD FEMALE SEMINARY in 1881. She became a reformer, social worker, sociologist, public administrator, and author. Addams was an important leader in the history of social work and women's suffrage in the U.S. and advocated world peace. She co-founded the CHICAGO HULL HOUSE, one of America's most famous settlement houses. In 1910, she was awarded an honorary Master of Arts by YALE University. In 1920, she co-founded the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). In 1931, she was the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize---a RARE title. 267 pages. I offer combined shipping.
Anita Fitriani Hidayat
This stunning Franklin Library edition of *Twenty Years at Hull House* is a collector's dream! The rich red leather binding, moire silk endpapers, and satin bookmark make it feel luxurious, while the period photographs bring Jane Addams' inspiring work to life. As a limited edition from the *100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature* series, it’s a rare treasure for history lovers. Addams' firsthand account of Hull House and her dedication to immigrant communities remains deeply moving. A beautiful and meaningful addition to any bookshelf—highly recommended for both its literary value and exquisite craftsmanship!