This is a memoir written by Israel Perkins Warren about the lives of his wife and her two sisters, all of whom led remarkable lives in the mid-19th century. The three sisters were pioneers in the fields of education and social reform, and their stories provide a fascinating glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of women of the time. The book is an inspiration to anyone who values the importance of education and the empowerment of women. 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.