That Mad Louisa
The Inspiring Story of Louisa Lawson: Poet, Publisher, Agitator, Feminist and Social Reformer and Mother of Henry Lawson
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3.7 • 3 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
"Louisa Lawson's life story has been beautifully told in this new book. It's a great read." - ALAN JONES on radio 2GB, Sydney
Richard Handley tells the courageous story of Louisa Lawson, a leader in the fight for women's rights and a significant character in /australian history. He highlights the great courage she showed in coping with her problems and the determination and fighting spirit in confronting male chauvinism and the subjugation of women in nineteenth century Australia. Louisa emerges as the foremost feminist writer of her day and as a gifted poet.
Customer Reviews
William Wyllie
About time someone new about the mother of the famous Henry Lawson. An outstandingly researched book.
Appropriate for school curriculum as part of our Australian history.
A very important feminist story and very well written. Louisa was an original Australian feminist and her incredible story is easily read in this outstanding works.