From Distant Shores

From Distant Shores

by Mary Electa Adams

This small volume presents a collection of powerful and moving poems by Mary Electa Adams, a pioneering Canadian women's rights activist and educator. Adams's verses explore themes of social justice, equality, and the struggles and triumphs of women in a male-dominated society. Her words resonate with passion, conviction, and a deep understanding of the human condition.

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