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Frances Willard was a remarkable campaigner and educator, dedicated to social reforms, temperance, womens education, suffrage, and empowerment—all embodied in her inspiring motto, Do everything. As a long-serving national president of the Womans Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), often referred to as the white ribbon movement, she gained international recognition for her impactful writings and engaging speaking tours. In her delightful little book, she humorously recounts her journey of learning to ride a bicycle at the age of 53, an accomplishment she cherished deeply! Through her ...

In this excerpt from her historically significant autobiography first published in 1889, American suffragette, educator, and president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union Frances Willard gives us a deeper understanding of the ethos of the woman’s temperance movement, as well as the day to day struggles and triumphs of the movement in the US at the time.