American women's history

by Doris Weatherford

More and more, the traditional interpretation of American history is being questioned - and women are demanding a more equitable portrayal of their role in the building of the country. Women have been leaders of the abolitionist and civil rights movements. They have also been instrumental in labor unions and education reform, and important contributors to the arts and sciences. American Women's History chronicles the dynamic role of women in the growth of "the land of the free." With detailed biographies, as well as thematic entries on topics such as dress reform, birth control, and the suffrage movement, this book examines women's contributions to American culture and history. From Abigail Adams' plea to writers of the Constitution to "remember the ladies" to Sojourner Truth's struggle for emancipation, readers will find stories of courage, triumph, strength, disappointment, and dogged perseverance. Nearly 700 entries document women's contributions to science, literature and the arts