Harriet Martineau

Overview

Harriet Martineau born Norwich, England June 12, 1802 (d. 1876). "Mother of Sociology." Abolitionist; feminist; historian; transcendentalist philosopher. Early advocate of care for battle-wounded.

Quotations

"It was my fixed resolution never to mortgage my brains."

"How did we become involved in an Afghan war, which cost us a deluge of blood and tears?" (British Rule in India, p. 301, 1857; photo spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk)