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Bold Women in Michigan History (Bold Women) (Bold Women) (Bold Women)
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by Virginai Law Burns
Sales Rank: 1001072
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 152 pages
Published by: Mountain Press Publishing CompanyEdition: 1st Edition edition October 31, 2006
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 087842525X
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0878425259
Book Dimensions:
8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
Weighs: 8.8 ounces
Product Description
It takes people of all kinds to shape a place. Abolitionists. Trade unionists. Artists. Scientists. Soldiers. Explorers. Traders. Crusaders. Senators. Designers. Michigan had all of these-and all of them, in this book at least, were women. Written for young adults, Bold Women in Michigan History tells the stories of thirteen extraordinary women. Long before the existence of high-tech weatherproof gear, Madame de Cadillac paddled a canoe across two great lakes to help her husband found Detroit. Magdelaine LaFramboise grew rich as a fur trader. Disguised as a man, Emma Edmonds fought for two years in the Civil War. Lucy Thurman, Waunetta Dominic, and Delia Villegas Vorhauer fought other battles-for rights and social justice for their families and communities. Myra Wolfgang, the "Battling Belle of Detroit," picketed and struck. Sippie Wallace-sang-and lived-the blues. And Pearl Kendrick and Grace Eldering labored over a vaccine that would save millions of lives. The DPT (diptheria, pertussis, and tetanus) shot is still used today. Perfect for school, recreational reading, and the History shelf, Bold Women in Michigan History is a resource for kids-and adults-who like good stories about real people who made a difference.
About The Author
Virginia Burns is the author of two other books for young adults, Tall Anniethe tale of Ana Clemenc, who led striking miners in 1913, and Gentle Huntera biography of bacteriologist Alice Evans. A former teacher, Burns lives in Laingsburg, Michigan.
Reader Reviews
Written by former teacher Virginia Law Burns especially for young adults, Bold Women in Michigan History collects the true stories of courageous women who helped make Michigan the proud state it is today. From fur traders and poets to soldiers and senators, each woman's unique contribution is recounted in a brief biography, with black-and-white illustrations or photographs. Individuals profiled include Cora Brown, the first black woman in the state senate; artist Marguerite de Angeli; Genevieve Gillette, champion of Michigan parks; and many more. An upbeat, well-researched and enthralling introduction to the role great women have played in Michigan state history.
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