Alice Freeman Palmer is a fascinating biography of one of the most influential women in American history. Alice Freeman Palmer was a trailblazing educator and women's rights advocate who helped establish some of the most prestigious universities in America, including Wellesley College and the University of Chicago. Drawing on extensive research and archival materials, George Herbert Palmer paints a vivid portrait of this remarkable woman, whose life and work continue to inspire generations of women to this day. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.