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Meditations from the Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart

Meditations from the Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart

Maria W. Stewart 1 Episodes Aug 24, 2026

Maria W. Stewart was America's first black woman political writer. Between 1831 and 1833, she gave four speeches on the topics of slavery and women's rights. Meditations From The Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart—published in 1879, shortly before her death—is a collection of those speeches as well as her memoir, some meditations and prayers. They are political, poetical and sermon all at the same time; but in the milieu in which she lectured, they were a critically important part of the abolitionist movement years before the contributions of others such as Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth. Her speeches and essays espoused a return to Christian values and morality, but also proposed fundamental changes in gender roles in the midst of tremendous public opposition to the rights of blacks and of women.

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Finland and the Tsars, 1809-1899-Joseph R. Fisher
Finland and the Tsars, 1809-1899-Joseph R. Fisher Aug 24, 2026 30457 Maria W. Stewart was America's first black woman political writer. Between 1831 and 1833, she gave four speeches on the topics of slavery and women's rights. Meditations From The Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart—published in 1879, shortly before her death—is a collection of those speeches as well as her memoir, some meditations and prayers. They are political, poetical and sermon all at the same time;
Dreams-Olive Schreiner
Dreams-Olive Schreiner Aug 23, 2026 8742 Maria W. Stewart was America's first black woman political writer. Between 1831 and 1833, she gave four speeches on the topics of slavery and women's rights. Meditations From The Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart—published in 1879, shortly before her death—is a collection of those speeches as well as her memoir, some meditations and prayers. They are political, poetical and sermon all at the same time;
Spirit of Youth and the City Streets-Jane Addams
Spirit of Youth and the City Streets-Jane Addams Aug 22, 2026 10150 Maria W. Stewart was America's first black woman political writer. Between 1831 and 1833, she gave four speeches on the topics of slavery and women's rights. Meditations From The Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart—published in 1879, shortly before her death—is a collection of those speeches as well as her memoir, some meditations and prayers. They are political, poetical and sermon all at the same time;
Theodore Roosevelt; An Address Delivered Before The Congress Of The United States-Henry Cabot Lodge
Theodore Roosevelt; An Address Delivered Before The Congress Of The United States-Henry Cabot Lodge Aug 21, 2026 4951 Maria W. Stewart was America's first black woman political writer. Between 1831 and 1833, she gave four speeches on the topics of slavery and women's rights. Meditations From The Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart—published in 1879, shortly before her death—is a collection of those speeches as well as her memoir, some meditations and prayers. They are political, poetical and sermon all at the same time;
In the Fourth Year Anticipations of a World Peace-H. G. Wells
In the Fourth Year Anticipations of a World Peace-H. G. Wells Aug 20, 2026 15709 Maria W. Stewart was America's first black woman political writer. Between 1831 and 1833, she gave four speeches on the topics of slavery and women's rights. Meditations From The Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart—published in 1879, shortly before her death—is a collection of those speeches as well as her memoir, some meditations and prayers. They are political, poetical and sermon all at the same time;
Doubter's Doubts About Science and Religion-Sir Robert Anderson
Doubter's Doubts About Science and Religion-Sir Robert Anderson Aug 19, 2026 12234 Maria W. Stewart was America's first black woman political writer. Between 1831 and 1833, she gave four speeches on the topics of slavery and women's rights. Meditations From The Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart—published in 1879, shortly before her death—is a collection of those speeches as well as her memoir, some meditations and prayers. They are political, poetical and sermon all at the same time;
First Two Stuarts and the Puritan Revolution 1603-1660-Samuel Rawson Gardiner
First Two Stuarts and the Puritan Revolution 1603-1660-Samuel Rawson Gardiner Aug 18, 2026 27394 Maria W. Stewart was America's first black woman political writer. Between 1831 and 1833, she gave four speeches on the topics of slavery and women's rights. Meditations From The Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart—published in 1879, shortly before her death—is a collection of those speeches as well as her memoir, some meditations and prayers. They are political, poetical and sermon all at the same time;
Elementary catechism on the Constitution of the United States for the use of schools-Arthur Joseph Stansbury
Elementary catechism on the Constitution of the United States for the use of schools-Arthur Joseph Stansbury Aug 17, 2026 7993 Maria W. Stewart was America's first black woman political writer. Between 1831 and 1833, she gave four speeches on the topics of slavery and women's rights. Meditations From The Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart—published in 1879, shortly before her death—is a collection of those speeches as well as her memoir, some meditations and prayers. They are political, poetical and sermon all at the same time;
Flowers of Evil-Charles Baudelaire, James Huneker
Flowers of Evil-Charles Baudelaire, James Huneker Aug 16, 2026 6719 Maria W. Stewart was America's first black woman political writer. Between 1831 and 1833, she gave four speeches on the topics of slavery and women's rights. Meditations From The Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart—published in 1879, shortly before her death—is a collection of those speeches as well as her memoir, some meditations and prayers. They are political, poetical and sermon all at the same time;
Easter Mystery Of Jesus Christ; A Miscellany Of Readings, Poems, And Hymn Texts-Various
Easter Mystery Of Jesus Christ; A Miscellany Of Readings, Poems, And Hymn Texts-Various Aug 15, 2026 13653 Maria W. Stewart was America's first black woman political writer. Between 1831 and 1833, she gave four speeches on the topics of slavery and women's rights. Meditations From The Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart—published in 1879, shortly before her death—is a collection of those speeches as well as her memoir, some meditations and prayers. They are political, poetical and sermon all at the same time;
Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4-Parker Thomas Moon
Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4-Parker Thomas Moon Aug 3, 2026 23862 "Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon delves into the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its profound impact on global politics. This third installment continues to explore how imperial ambitions shape international relations and influence the course of history. The themes of power, control, and the consequences of expansion remain relevant today, as nations grappl
Meditations from the Pen of Mrs Maria W Stewart - Maria W Stewart
Meditations from the Pen of Mrs Maria W Stewart - Maria W Stewart Jun 18, 2026 14113 Maria W. Stewart was America's first black woman political writer. Between 1831 and 1833, she gave four speeches on the topics of slavery and women's rights. Meditations From The Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart—published in 1879, shortly before her death—is a collection of those speeches as well as her memoir, some meditations and prayers. They are political, poetical and sermon all at the same time;

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