Found in scores of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century American narratives, the action-adventure heroine leaves the domestic space to pursue an independent adventure. This bold heroine tramps alone through the forests, has tremendous physical strength, braves dangers, earns money, and even kills her enemies. This book offers a wide-ranging look at this enigmatic character in American literature.
Found in scores of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century American narratives, the action-adventure heroine leaves the domestic space to pursue an indepen...
