Laura E. Richards

Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards was an American writer born on February 27, 1850, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was a prolific author of children's books, biographies, and poetry. Richards is best known for her biographies of her mother, Julia Ward Howe, who was a prominent abolitionist and social activist, as well as the author of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic.' Laura E. Richards received the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 1917 for her work 'Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910.' She passed away on January 14, 1943, in Gardiner, Maine.

Books

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  1. 1. Julia Ward Howe

    This biography provides an in-depth look into the life of Julia Ward Howe, a prominent abolitionist and social activist best known for writing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." The book explores Howe's early life, her marriage, and her growing involvement in social reform movements, including women's suffrage. It also details her literary contributions and her enduring legacy in American history.