Women of New England, Volume 1

By Lee Agger

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0930096746
• ISBN13: 9780930096748
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Gannett Books
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.

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Women of New England

This revealing book is a natural sequel to the author's earlier book, Women of Maine. That began the author's premise that women of today have more historical heroines than is generally recognized. Enthusiastic response to that book led to this one, the first of two volumes on Women of New England. In this volume, you'll find the many heroines or "sheroes", the healers, the moneyed ones, reformers and the feminists. You'll learn more about the women who made history; the movers and shakers of yesterday and today, who perceived their destiny and were determined to reshape that destiny for themselves and other women who would follow. The challenges they faced, the obstacles they overcame, the unceasing efforts to forge a better life for all are vividly portrayed on every page. From thorough research and her own thoughtful insights, Lee Agger has brought together a remarkable collection of women of New England. She reveals their lives and times and goals; and celebrates their considerable accomplishments. This is more than just a lively, informative book. It is inspired writing and inspired reading. More than that, it is a valuable resource for all who wish to understand the important place of New England women in America's history and heritage. With a detailed bibliography and useful index, this book is a landmark in the literature of, about and by women. It is a worthy edition to every home library. --- from inside book's front cover