More Than Petticoats: Remarkable Illinois Women

by Lyndee Jobe Henderson

Book Overview

More than Petticoats: Remarkable Illinois Women chronicles the stories of twelve Illinois women who lived in the era of True Womanhood and dedicated themselves to charity toward family and strangers. Unwittingly, these women forged a legacy that expanded well beyond Illinois' borders.From First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln's devotion to country to ballroom dancer Irene Castle's fight for animal rights, the women of Illinois acted with progressive vision.Meet...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762712716
• ISBN13: 9780762712717
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Two Dot Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Highly Recommended!

Henderson has written a wonderful book about the lives of pioneer women. I was amazed at how similar the pioneer women were with the women of today. They were strong, independent, and free thinking. Not only were Henderson's stories entertaining, but she created wonderful settings with interesting historical facts. The added information made the reader emphasize with the pioneers. I'd highly recommend this book.