Fascinating true stories of the most amazing women in American history
They were pioneers and trailblazers, spies and ex-slaves, reformers and first ladies. They became America's first women nurses, doctors, preachers, and voters. These Outrageous Women of Civil War Times braved the battlefield, fought for their rights, wrote inspiring works-and became heroines
Among the outrageous women you'll meet are:
Belle Boyd-a spy for the confederacy who dodged a hail of bullets to deliver key information to General Stonewall Jackson
Susan B....
Fascinating true stories of the most amazing women in American history
They were pioneers and trailblazers, spies and ex-slaves, reformer...
Delightful and inspiring tales of some of the most fascinating and awesome women of colonial times
American history is rife with stories of our founding fathers, but what of the women who lived and worked alongside these men? This fun and exciting book whisks young readers back to early America, introducing them to a refreshing assortment of brave and unique American women of colonial times. Readers will be amazed by the stories of such remarkable colonial women as Mumbet, a slave who won her freedom in a Massachusetts courtroom in the 1780s; Mercy Warren, whose passionate plays...
Delightful and inspiring tales of some of the most fascinating and awesome women of colonial times
Incredible true stories of the most amazing women in American history
They were courageous, resourceful pioneers, enduring and adventurous. They made arduous journeys, carved careers out of the wilderness, defied conventions, and fought for their freedom. They were community leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs. These Outrageous Women of the American Frontier boldly faced the gritty realities of daily life?everything from starvation to shootouts?and made their mark in history
Among the outrageous women you?ll meet are: * Charlie Parkhurst?who disguised herself...
Incredible true stories of the most amazing women in American history
They were courageous, resourceful pioneers, enduring and adventurou...