The Gates Ajar
The Gates Ajar

Author: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press

Published: 2018-10-17

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780343659295

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Open Wide The Freedom Gates
Open Wide The Freedom Gates

Author: Dorothy Height

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Published: 2009-04-28

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 0786739754

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Dorothy Height marched at civil rights rallies, sat through tense White House meetings, and witnessed every major victory in the struggle for racial equality. Yet as the sole woman among powerful, charismatic men, someone whose personal ambition was secondary to her passion for her cause, she has received little mainstream recognition -- until now. In her memoir, Dr. Height, now ninety-one, reflects on a life of service and leadership. We witness her childhood encounters with racism and the thrill of New York college life during the Harlem Renaissance. We see her protest against lynchings. We sit with her onstage as Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech. We meet people she knew intimately throughout the decades: W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mary McLeod Bethune, Adam Clayton Powell Sr., Langston Hughes, and many others. And we watch as she leads the National Council of Negro Women for forty-one years, her diplomatic counsel sought by U.S. Presidents from Eisenhower to Clinton. After the fierce battles of the 1960s, Dr. Height concentrates on troubled black communities, on issues like rural poverty, teen pregnancy and black family values. In 1994, her efforts are officially recognized. Along with Rosa Parks, she receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.

The Opium War, 1840-1842
The Opium War, 1840-1842

Author: Peter Ward Fay

Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press

Published: 2000-11-09

Total Pages: 439

ISBN-13: 0807861367

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This book tells the fascinating story of the war between England and China that delivered Hong Kong to the English, forced the imperial Chinese government to add four ports to Canton as places in which foreigners could live and trade, and rendered irreversible the process that for almost a century thereafter distinguished western relations with this quarter of the globe-- the process that is loosely termed the "opening of China." Originally published by UNC Press in 1975, Peter Ward Fay's study was the first to treat extensively the opium trade from the point of production in India to the point of consumption in China and the first to give both Protestant and Catholic missionaries their due; it remains the most comprehensive account of the first Opium War through western eyes. In a new preface, Fay reflects on the relationship between the events described in the book and Hong Kong's more recent history.

Trixy
Trixy

Author: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

Publisher: Northwestern University Press

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 0810140446

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Trixy is a 1904 novel by the best-selling but largely forgotten American author and women’s rights activist Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. The book decries the then common practice of vivisection, or scientific experiments on live animals. In Trixy, contemporary readers can trace the roots of the early animal rights movement in Phelps’s influential campaign to introduce legislation to regulate or end this practice. Phelps not only presents a narrative polemic against the cruelty of vivisection but argues that training young doctors in it makes them bad physicians. Emily E. VanDette’s introduction demonstrates that Phelps’s protest writing, which included fiction, pamphlets, essays, and speeches, was well ahead of its time. Though not well known today, Phelps’s 1868 spiritualist novel, The Gates Ajar, which offered a comforting view of the afterlife to readers traumatized by the Civil War, was the century’s second best-selling American novel, surpassed only by Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Recently scholars and readers have begun to reexamine Phelps’s significance. As contemporary authors, including Peter Singer, Jonathan Safran Foer, Donna J. Haraway, Gary L. Francione, and Carol J. Adams, have extended her vision, they have also created new audiences for her work.

The Gates Ajar
The Gates Ajar

Author: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2021-01-01

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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Step into the thought-provoking world of Elizabeth Stuart Phelps' "The Gates Ajar," a poignant exploration of grief, faith, and the afterlife that will leave a lasting impression on your heart and mind. Join Mary Cabot on her journey of healing and discovery as she grapples with the loss of her beloved brother, Royal, in the midst of the Civil War. Through Mary's eyes, we are invited to ponder life's deepest questions about mortality, spirituality, and the possibility of reunion with loved ones beyond the veil of death. Phelps' evocative prose and insightful reflections offer readers a glimpse into the human soul as it wrestles with the mysteries of existence and the promise of eternal life. With each turn of the page, we are drawn deeper into Mary's inner world as she seeks comfort and understanding amidst the trials and tribulations of life. Delve into the themes of grief, hope, and the search for meaning as you accompany Mary on her spiritual journey of self-discovery and renewal. From moments of despair to glimmers of transcendent joy, "The Gates Ajar" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of faith. The overall tone of "The Gates Ajar" is one of contemplation and introspection, as Phelps invites readers to ponder life's big questions and explore the possibilities of the afterlife. Through Mary's experiences, we are reminded of the enduring power of love and the hope of reunion with those we hold dear. Since its publication, "The Gates Ajar" has touched the hearts of readers with its timeless message of hope and redemption. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Phelps' ability to capture the complexities of the human experience and offer solace to those grappling with loss and uncertainty. Whether you're seeking comfort in times of sorrow, inspiration in moments of doubt, or simply a thought-provoking read that challenges your beliefs and expands your horizons, "The Gates Ajar" offers a deeply satisfying literary experience that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page. Don't miss your chance to experience the beauty and wisdom of Elizabeth Stuart Phelps' "The Gates Ajar." Let its poignant storytelling and profound insights into the human condition enrich your life and deepen your understanding of the mysteries of existence. Secure your copy now and embark on a journey of spiritual discovery that will resonate with your soul.

Open the Gates to the Ivy League
Open the Gates to the Ivy League

Author: C. W. Henderson

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-08-06

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1101616687

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Ivy League schools on average reject some 90 percent of applicants. But there is another way to get into the top colleges in the United States—the back gate—that will still see motivated students come out the front gate with an Ivy League diploma. This book is the plan B that offers you an alternative set of keys to seven of the Ivy League universities: Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Pennsylvania (Penn), and Brown. Also covered are the so-called second tier of elite universities, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Duke, Northwestern, and University of Virginia, among others, which have highly selective admission requirements and confer social and economic benefits on par with the traditional Ivy Leagues. From extension schools to special programs for working students to online studies, the range of back gateways is remarkable for leveling the field for students of all stripes. This book provides the little-known strategies to help you succeed in enrolling in the school of your dreams.

The Popular Book
The Popular Book

Author: James D. Hart

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2022-07-15

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 0520368355

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This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1950.