This biography in verse of the life of Jesse Benton Fremont, wife of explorer John Charles Fremont, is both a compelling look at a woman who might be seen as the 19th century's equivalent to Hillary Clinton and a dialogue between this historical figure and the 21st century woman writing about her. A strong series of narrative poems, this collection explores the concepts of manifest destiny, the expansion of slavery, racism, politics, and a woman's role in both her public and private life. "History is a time line," writes Rozga. "Those who do not know history / leave it lying underfoot. // We...