Asenath Nicholson
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Asenath Hatch Nicholson (born Asenath Hatch; February 24, 1792 – May 15, 1855) was an American writer, philanthropist, and early advocate of veganism. She wrote a first-hand account of the Great Famine in Ireland and campaigned for social reform and humanitarian work. Nicholson authored some of the earliest works on vegetarianism in the United States, including the first American vegetarian cookbook, Nature's Own Book (1835). She was also a proponent of a diet free from animal products, which she advocated in her later work, Kitchen Philosophy for Vegetarians (1849). Additionally, Nicholson was a worked in the relief efforts during the famine in Ireland, distributing food and aid to those suffering from the crisis. Throughout her life, she was committed to physical wellness, pacifism, and promoting social equality.
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24 February 1792 Chelsea, Vermont
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15 May 1855 (aged 63) Jersey City, New Jersey
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