The Extraordinary Suzy Wright

By Teri Kanefield

Uncover the untold influence of a colonial woman shaping early America.

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64 pages· 8,788 words· Est. 1 hour read-aloud

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Meet Susanna Wright, a Quaker poet and political activist who defied the norms of her time. On the Pennsylvania frontier, she wielded her pen and intellect to counsel neighbors and influence powerful figures like Benjamin Franklin. As she navigated the complexities of colonial politics, Suzy's story reveals a hidden legacy of female empowerment and resilience. How did she manage to leave her mark on history from the fringes of society? Discover the extraordinary life of a woman who quietly shaped the course of a nation.

From the publisher

Children are taught much about the men who shaped early America, but history-shaping colonial women remain largely unknown and undiscussed. The Extraordinary Suzy Wright sets about to change that, telling the little-known story of Quaker Susanna (Suzy) Wright (1697-1784), a renowned poet and political activist. Suzy helped settle the Pennsylvania frontier, where she acted as legal counselor to her less literate neighbors, preparing wills, deeds, indentures, and other contracts. Surviving documents and correspondence between Suzy and a host of her contemporaries–including Benjamin Franklin; James Logan, Pennsylvania’s governor and chief justice; and a few signers of the Declaration of Independence–reveal that Suzy, from her home on the frontier, exerted considerable influence in the highest circles of Pennsylvania government. This fascinating and inspiring story includes an author’s note, bibliography, and index.

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