The Hour and the Man, An Historical Romance

Harriet Martineau (1802–1876) was an English social theorist, often hailed as the first female sociologist. Martineau wrote extensively, championing issues such as women's rights, racial equality, and economic justice—themes ahead of her time. Born in Norwich, England, into a family of Huguenot descent, she overcame social and gender barriers to establish herself in the male-dominated world of ear...