The Torch Bearer

Ryan, Agnes E., 1878-1954Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 74K words
Chapters: 8

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Torch Bearer by Agnes E. RyanAuthor: Ryan, Agnes E., 1878-1954,Language: English, Class: JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States, Release Date: Apr 1, 2004

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The Torch Bearer is a work by Agnes E. Ryan, classified under American political institutions and public administration and made available as a free English e-book by Project Gutenberg. Judging by its classification, it is closer to writing on politics and public affairs than to fiction, suited to readers interested in American political institutions, public governance, or early women's writing. Its themes bear the marks of their time; readers should understand it in historical context rather than applying contemporary political concepts directly. The e-book is easy to search and excerpt, making it useful as research support or extended reading. Since no specific plot or chapter structure is provided, readers may begin with the preface and contents to judge its mode of argument and focus before deciding whether to read closely or selectively. Overall, it suits those with English reading ability and an interest in political institutions rather than readers seeking light entertainment.

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About the author

Ryan, Agnes E., 1878-1954 Author · American · 1878–1954

Agnes E. Ryan (1878–1954) was an American suffragist and writer. She took part in suffrage organizations in Boston, leaving her mark on the early twentieth-century movement for women's right to vote in the United States. One work by her is held in the collection, namely The Torch Bearer. Public information about her life and writing is limited: beyond the activities described above, little is known about her family background, education, or career, and her themes and style cannot be assessed systematically. From the available record, The Torch Bearer stands as her representative surviving text and, together with her social activism, offers a firsthand clue for later readers seeking to understand this participant in Boston's suffrage movement.