Uphill Work

Uphill Work is a book written by Clara Lucas Balfour. The book is a memoir that details the author's personal struggles and challenges as a woman in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Balfour was a feminist and social reformer who fought for women's rights and worked to improve the lives of women and children. The book covers Balfour's childhood, education, and early career as a teacher. It also delves into her involvement with the Women's Suffrage movement and her work as a member of the London County Council. Balfour's experiences as a wife and mother are also explored, as well as her struggles to balance her personal and professional life. Throughout the book, Balfour reflects on the obstacles she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society and the sacrifices she made to achieve her goals. She also discusses the importance of education and the need for social reform to address issues such as poverty and inequality.Overall, Uphill Work is a powerful and inspiring memoir that provides insight into the life of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to fighting for social justice and equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.