Uphill Work is a book written by Clara Lucas Balfour. The book is a memoir that details the author's life and struggles as a woman in the 19th century. Balfour was a writer, lecturer, and social reformer who fought for women's rights and the abolition of slavery.The book begins with Balfour's childhood in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she was born in 1808. She describes her early years as a happy time, despite her family's financial struggles. Balfour's father was a physician who treated the poor, and her mother was a strong advocate for women's education.As Balfour grows up, she becomes increasingly aware of the limitations placed on women in society. She describes the frustration she feels as she tries to pursue her own interests and ambitions, only to be told that women are not capable of such things.Despite these obstacles, Balfour becomes a successful writer and lecturer, traveling throughout Europe and America to speak on women's rights and other social issues. She also becomes involved in the abolitionist movement, working to end slavery in the United States.Uphill Work is a powerful and inspiring account of one woman's struggle to overcome the limitations placed on her by society. It is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder that even in the face of adversity, we can achieve great things.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.