This autobiographical novel tells the story of Eliza Woodson, who was born into poverty in rural New England in the early 19th century and rose to become a pioneering social reformer. The novel describes Woodson's struggles and triumphs, offering a vivid portrait of life in America during a period of rapid social and economic change. With its powerful social message and compelling narrative, Eliza Woodson is an important work of American literature. 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.