Women's Rights / Unwelcome Child or the Crime of an Undesigned and Undesired

Description: The Unwelcome Child; or, the Crime of an Undesigned and Undesired Maternity Author: [Women's Rights] Wright, Henry C. Title: The Unwelcome Child; or, the Crime of an Undesigned and Undesired Maternity Publication: Boston: Colby & Rich, 1876 Edition: Eighth edition Description: Eighth edition. 19x12cm, [3], 119pp. Original blind ruled cloth lettered in gilt. Some neat marginal highlighting in pencil throughout, owner's inscription and Essex Institute plate on front endpapers. Touch of wear at spine ends and corners else nearly fine. Second of two published works arguing for the sexual rights of married women by abolitionist and feminist, Henry Clarke Wright (1797-1870). Needless to say, Clarke was considered quite radical for his ideas presented in these books. He argued women should have the right to choose to be subject to maternity and that man, imposing maternity on his wife, is "the greatest outrage one human being can perpetrate on another." In that vein, Wright also blamed the rise in abortions among married women on "selfishly sensual husbands." An important and uncommon published work from a man arguing for women's rights in the mid 19th century, and seemingly scarce in the trade. Seller ID: 5460 Subject: Religion and Spirituality Peruse the Stacks Based in Gig Harbor, WA, we offer all manner of rare books, ephemera, and more. Our specialties range from young adult literature to horror to the state histories of Wyoming, Texas, and Washington. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 261 USD

Location: Gig Harbor, Washington

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