Heroic Women Of The West - John Frost - Bog

Heroic Women of the West by John Frost is a non-fiction book that explores the lives of women who made significant contributions to the development of the American West. The book features biographical accounts of women who defied societal norms and expectations to pursue their dreams and ambitions. The author highlights the struggles and challenges these women faced, including discrimination, poverty, and isolation, and how they overcame them to become trailblazers in their respective fields.The book covers a wide range of women, including ranchers, miners, entrepreneurs, and activists, who played a crucial role in shaping the history of the American West. Some of the women featured in the book include Calamity Jane, Annie Oakley, Sacagawea, and Nellie Cashman. The author also includes lesser-known figures, such as Mary Fields, the first African American woman to deliver mail in the West, and Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female state senator in the United States.Overall, Heroic Women of the West is an inspiring and informative book that celebrates the achievements of women who helped shape the American West. The book is well-researched and engaging, making it an excellent read for anyone interested in women's history, American history, or the Wild West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.