Women of the Wild West: Biographies From Many Cultures

By: Ruth Pelz

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Synopsis: This book looks into the lives of eight brave women whose lives exemplify the often-overlooked contributions that women from many cultures have made to American history. The 18th century's Sacajawea was translator on the Lewis & Clark expedition. The 19th century's Mother Joseph (Esther Pariseau was one of the best known of the women who traveled West as missionaries. This book presents great stories and archival photographs. Also features Juana Briones de Miranda, Biddy Mason, Mary Bong, May Arkwright Hutton, Kate Chapman, Sarah Winnemucca,

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 62 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780940880504
Publisher:: Open Hand Publishing, LLC
Date of Addition:: 02/09/17
Copyrighted By:: Ruth Pelz
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Teens, Biographies and Memoirs, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Richard James
Proofread By:: Lena
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.