{"product_id":"twenty-years-at-hull-house-9781513267715","title":"Twenty Years at Hull-House","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Addams, \u003c\/b\u003e the co-founder of Hull House, the famous settlement home, writes about her experiences and insights in her autobiography, \u003ci\u003eTwenty Years at Hull House. \u003c\/i\u003e As a child growing up in Illinois, \u003cb\u003eAddams\u003c\/b\u003e suffered from Pott's Disease, which was a rare infection in her spine. This disease caused her to contract many other illnesses, then because of these aliments, \u003cb\u003eAddams\u003c\/b\u003e was self-conscious of her appearance. She explains that she could not play with other children often due to a limp, a side effect to her illnesses. Still, she is able to provide relatable and even amusing childhood anecdotes. \u003cb\u003e Addams\u003c\/b\u003e was very close to her father. She admired him for his political work, which likely inspired her own interest and attention to the social problems of her society. In a time invested with xenophobia and cruelty towards immigrants, \u003cb\u003eAddams\u003c\/b\u003e bought land in Chicago and co-founded a settlement house named Hull House. There, \u003cb\u003e Addams \u003c\/b\u003e sought to improve the lives of immigrants and the poor by providing shelter, essential social services, and access to education. \u003cb\u003e Addams\u003c\/b\u003e served as an advocate not only for the impoverished and immigrants, but also for women. She was a leader within the women's suffrage movement, determined to expand the work she did for her community to a national scale. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eTwenty Years at Hull House\u003c\/i\u003e provides both a conversation about social issues and an example of how to act against them. Though originally published in 1910, \u003cb\u003eAddams\u003c\/b\u003e autobiography provides social discourse that is not only still relevant, but also considered radical by some. \u003cb\u003eAddams'\u003c\/b\u003e autobiography was well received when it was first released, impacting many key reform movements. \u003ci\u003eTwenty Years at Hull House \u003c\/i\u003e still carries that effect today, inspiring its readers to improve their community and advocate for those in need. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This edition of \u003ci\u003eTwenty Years at Hull House\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eJane Addams\u003c\/b\u003e features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a readable font, ready to inspire readers to follow the footsteps and musings of activist \u003cb\u003eJane Addams.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAddams, Jane:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Addams\u003c\/b\u003e (1860-1935) was an American activist, social worker, sociologist, feminist, and author born in Illinois. \u003cb\u003eAddams\u003c\/b\u003e was very active in her community as a leader in the women's suffrage movement, and an advocate for the poor and immigrants. She co-founded the Hull House, a settlement home, which hosted educational courses for children as well as adults, medical facilities, and an art gallery amongst its many programs and efforts to better the Chicago community. \u003cb\u003eAddams\u003c\/b\u003e also founded the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to provide legal assistance and protect civil rights. In 1931, \u003cb\u003eAddams\u003c\/b\u003e became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51807258476818,"sku":"9781513267715","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_96cbef95-787f-4a94-9214-14465335dc1b.jpg?v=1766048316","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/twenty-years-at-hull-house-9781513267715","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}