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Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 243 Pages Illus.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition, First Impression. Hardcover in unclipped dustjacket which is lightly soiled with light rubbing/creasing to edges and a 1 cm closed tear to top. Boards clean, bright, square and sharp with minor bruising to spine tips. Minor spotting to page edges. Contents clean, tight and white without bookplates, inscriptions, foxing or other markings. x, 243 pp; 29 b/w illustrations. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. "Although she is popularly remembered as Ottawa's pugnacious mayor - the first female mayor of a Canadian city - there are other reasons for remembering Charlotte Whitton. One of this country's first generation of professional women, she championed the cause of child welfare across the country and worked hard for the status of women long before the word 'feminism' had passed into everyday language. What the authors show, however, in this biography of Charlotte Whitton is that she does not fit comfortably into contemporary notions of the liberated woman. In spite of her progressive attitudes, she was also capable of vindictiveness, intolerance and contempt for the "undeserving". Nor was she an advocate of sexual liberation: she had conventional views on such matters as abortion, divorce and personal ethics. In the early decades of this century when a professional career and marriage were incompatible for women, Charlotte Whitton dedicated herself to a career in social service in the belief that the feminist cause would best be served by work, achievement and success. Frequently attacked for her "unladylike" behaviour, Charlotte Whitton berated her own sex for complicity in male domination and angered men in public life with her belligerent attacks on their privileges. "Whatever men do they must do it twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, it's not difficult."" - Publisher's blurb. …

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Canadian Edition. 243 pages in near fine condition. Pages are clean and unmarked. Bound in blue hardcovers with silver titles on the spine. Lightly bumped on the corners. White dustjacket in very good condition with red and white titles. Lightly worn around the edges. Scuffed and smudged. Some sticker residue on the back of the jacket. 1ST CANADIAN EDITION. SCARCE. NF/VG. Book.…

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1716. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 64, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 64 64.…