Carry A. Nation: Retelling the Life

A needed and welcome account of Carry Nation's story . . . deserves the highest praise. --Journal of American History

Admirably interweaves early 20th-century religious culture, regional politics, the suffrage and temperance movements, and the woman who worked zealously to unite them all. --Library Journal (starred review)

In her well-received biography of Carry A. Nation, Fran Grace unfolds a story that often contrasts with the common public image of Nation as Crazy Carry, a bellicose, blue-nosed, man-hating killjoy. Using newly available archival materials and placing Nation in her various historical and cultural contexts, Grace retells the crusader's tumultuous life. This complexly woven and delightfully written biography begins the work of recovering Nation's often fascinating, often disturbing life.

Religion in North America--Catherine L. Albanese and Stephen J. Stein, editors

Author: Fran Grace
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 08/19/2004
Pages: 374
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.31h x 6.13w x 1.01d
ISBN: 9780253217349

Review Citation(s):
Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/2005 pg. 39 - Strongly Recommended

About the Author

Fran Grace is Professor of Religious Studies and Steward of the Meditation Program at the University of Redlands, California. She lives in Redlands, California.