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by Lynn Bragg (Author)
Idaho's Remarakble Women 2 tells the history of the Gem State through the stories of fifteen pioneering women, all born before 1900, who made a profound impact on Idaho. Meet Sacajawea, Lewis and Clark's Shoshone guide; Jo Monaghan, who lived as a man for nearly forty years; Margaret Cobb Ailshie, who ran Idaho's biggest newspaper; and Nell Shipman, an actress, writer, and early filmmaker. Each woman in her own way displayed remarkable courage, hope, and love during a time when Idaho was still an untamed frontier. Read about their exceptional lives in this collection of absorbing biographies.
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Moving portraits of fifteen independent women who helped make Idaho what it is today Idaho's Remarkable Women profiles the lives of fifteen resourceful women who displayed remarkable courage as they broke through social, cultural, and political barriers to advance women's roles. These women defied the social norms and prejudices of their time, making lasting contributions to society. Read about: Johanna Monaghan, a New York debutante who as a teenager headed West, where she spent the rest of her life as "Little Joe," a diminutive "cowboy" who broke wild broncs for a living and whose secrets extended beyond her false identity Polly Bemis, born Lalu Nathoy in China, was sold by her own father into slavery then smuggled into America, and finally escaped her owner to marry for love and become a successful and reputable entrepreneur Louise Siuwheem, a Coeur d'Alene woman who was revered by tribal leaders for her bravery and wisdom, and who devoted her life to serving as a Christian missionary to her people Molly Hall Burdan, an Irish-born beauty who earned a reputation not only as a sought-after madam, but also as a generous, compassionate servant to the sick and needy Each of these Idaho women demonstrated an independence of spirit that is as inspiring now as it was then. Read about their extraordinary lives in this captivating collection of biographies. L.E. Bragg's other books about the Pacific Northwest include More than Petticoats: Remarkable Washington Women and Washington Myths and Legends (both by TwoDot), and the picture books A River Lost, Heart of the Palús and Seattle, City By The Sound. She lives near Seattle.
Author Biography
L.E. Bragg's other books about the Pacific Northwest include More than Petticoats: Remarkable Washington Women and Washington Myths and Legends (both by TwoDot), and the picture books A River Lost, Heart of the Palús and Seattle, City By The Sound. She lives near Seattle.
