The memoir of Lucy Gaylord Pomeroy offers a unique glimpse into the life of a prominent political figure in Kansas during the mid-1800s. Rebekah Wheeler Pomeroy Bulkley, Lucy's daughter, recounts her mother's experiences as a devoted wife, mother, and advocate for women's rights during a tumultuous period in American history. This fascinating memoir sheds light on the challenges faced by women in politics and provides insight into the life of a remarkable woman who helped shape the history of her state and country.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.