Maine's Remarkable Women tells the stories of fifteen strong and determined women who broke through social; cultural; or political barriers. Through their passions for art; exploration; literature; politics; music; and nature; these women made contributions to society that still resonate today.Meet Marguerite "Tante Blanche" Thibodeau Cyr; "The Mother of Madawaska;" whose bravery and kindness during one brutal winter saved her frontier settlement; botanist-artist Kate Furbish; who explored Maine's wilderness; collecting; classifying; and painting all of its flowering plants; and Florence Nicolar Shay; a Native-American basketmaker who demanded and succeeded in gaining rights for her tribe; the Penobscots.Each of these women demonstrated courage; compassion; and an independence of spirit that is as inspiring now as it was then. Read about their extraordinary lives in this collection of brief and absorbing biographies.
#1370374 in Books George Franks 2013-07-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .30 x 6.00l; .41 #File Name: 1484138376118 pagesBattle of Falling Waters 1863 Custer Pettigrew and the End of the Gettysburg Campaign
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I was hoping for more. Primarily composed of quotes ...By CustomerI was hoping for more. Primarily composed of quotes from participants. Little analysis of what should have happened vs. what did happen. Some lives were lost with no clear objective by Meade. This book is very brief; 87 pages.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy LTCJIMItem as described; shipped timely and well A+ Thanks0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Short and sweet take. Not much written on this aspect of ...By Joseph A. TruglioShort and sweet take. Not much written on this aspect of the campaign. Perhaps I was looking for a lot more.
