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HOPKINS, Ellice. The Power of Womanhood; or, Mothers and Sons. A book for parents and those in Loco Parentis. 2nd edn. Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. 1900
Half title, final ad. leaf. Orig. maroon cloth, lettered in gilt. A good-plus copy.

¶Hopkins, 1836-1904, was a poet, author (of one novel), lobbyist and campaigner, who turned her attention towards the 'social purity' movement in the late nineteenth century. In 1883 she helped found the White Cross Army, which encouraged men to treat women with honour and respect.
Stock #40588
£40


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