Pioneer Women

By Margaret E Tabor

Pioneer Women is a non-fiction book written by Margaret E. Tabor. The book is a comprehensive account of the lives of women who played a crucial role in the settlement of the American West during the 19th century. The author provides a detailed and vivid description of the challenges and hardships these women faced as they journeyed across the country with their families in search of a new life.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the pioneer women's lives. The first chapter provides an overview of the women's journey westward, including the modes of transportation they used and the dangers they encountered along the way. Subsequent chapters delve into the women's experiences on the frontier, including their roles as wives, mothers, and homemakers, as well as their participation in community life and their contributions to the economy.Throughout the book, Tabor draws on primary sources such as diaries, letters, and memoirs to provide a rich and nuanced portrayal of the pioneer women. She also includes photographs and illustrations to help bring their stories to life.Overall, Pioneer Women is a fascinating and informative read that sheds light on a little-known aspect of American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, women's history, or the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit in the face of adversity.1925. Found in this compilation are sketches of four influential women. Elizabeth Fry was an English Quaker philanthropist who was one of the chief promoters of prison reform in Europe. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman doctor of medicine in modern times, while Florence Nightingale was trained as a nurse, introducing sanitization during the Crimean War, lessening cases of cholera, typhus and dysentery. Finally, Mary Slessor, the Scottish factory girl, was the pioneer missionary of Calabar.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162594616
• ISBN13: 9781162594613
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"