My own story
My Own Story, published in 1914, is Emmeline Pankhurst's account of the fight for votes for women in Britain up to the eve of the First World War. She describes her Manchester childhood among radicals, her marriage to the barrister Richard Pankhurst, her work as a Poor Law guardian, and the founding of the Women's Social and Political Union in 1903 with her daughters. The greater part of the book narrates the militant campaign: deputations to Parliament, the imprisonments, hunger strikes and forcible feeding, window-smashing, arson, and the Cat and Mouse Act under which she herself was released and rearrested a dozen times. It is a partisan document, written in the heat of the struggle, and valuable as such. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about My own story
My own story by Emmeline Pankhurst can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read My own story online?
Yes. My own story opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is My own story free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of My own story is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is My own story in the public domain?
Yes. My own story by Emmeline Pankhurst is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read My own story?
About 6 h 24 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is My own story?
My own story by Emmeline Pankhurst is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
