{"product_id":"ohios-remarkable-women-daughters-wives-sisters-and-mothers-who-shaped-history-paperback","title":"Ohio's Remarkable Women: Daughters, Wives, Sisters, and Mothers Who Shaped History - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGreta Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSusan Sawyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Continued by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoving portraits of fourteen independent women who helped make Ohio what it is today. Ohio's Remarkable Women: Daughters, Wives, Sisters, and Mothers Who Shaped History profiles the lives of the state's most important historical figures--women from across Ohio, from many different backgrounds, and from various walks of life. With enduring strength and compassion, these remarkable women broke through social, cultural, and political barriers to make contributions to society that still have an impact today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet the First Circuit Court judge Florence Ellinwood Allen, a pioneer in the field of law; Newbery Award-winning children's book author Lois Lenski, whose numerous books continue to inspire young readers; educator Hallie Q. Brown, past president of Wilberforce University; and legendary pioneer Annie Oakley, champion markswoman and beloved performer.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoving portraits of fourteen independent women who helped make Ohio what it is today Ohio's Remarkable Women profiles the lives of fourteen 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: -Mary Ann Ball Bickerdyke, a nurse who became a hospital administrator and established over 300 field hospitals for Union soldiers during the Civil War -Lillian D. Wald, who dedicated her life to the promotion of public health nursing and making healthcare accessible to all -Jane Edna Hunter, an African American social worker who founded the Phillis Wheatley Association to help African American children and families -Dorothy Fuldheim, a journalist credited with being the first woman in the US to anchor a TV newscast and host her own show Each of these Ohio 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. Greta Anderson is also the author of More Than Petticoats: Remarkable Texas Women and More Than Petticoats: Remarkable Wisconsin Women (both by Globe Pequot). She is a reporter, editor, and producer for community radio programs in central Iowa, and lives with her husband on a small acreage where she practices vegetable farming and other arts. Susan Sawyer is the author of sixteen books, including More Than Petticoats: Remarkable Tennessee Women, It Happened in Tennessee, and Myths and Mysteries of Tennessee (all by Globe Pequot). She writes from her home in the suburbs of Chattanooga, Tennessee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreta Anderson is the author of More Than Petticoats: Remarkable Texas Women and More Than Petticoats: Remarkable Wisconsin Women (both Globe Pequot Press). She is a reporter, editor and producer of community radio programs in central Iowa, and lives with her husband on a small acreage where she practices vegetable farming and other arts. She lives in Nevada, Iowa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53425564942643,"sku":"9781493016747","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/FurqWNeZbh9781493016747.webp?v=1780519947","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/ohios-remarkable-women-daughters-wives-sisters-and-mothers-who-shaped-history-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}