Synopses & Reviews
Moving portraits of eighteen independent women who helped make Washington what it is today.
More than Petticoats: Remarkable Washington Women profiles the lives of eighteen of the states most important historical figures—women from across the Evergreen State, from many different backgrounds, and from various walks of life. With enduring strength and compassion, these remarkable women broke through social, cultural, or political barriers to make contributions to society that still have an impact today. Read about:
Pioneer missionary Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, one of the first white women to cross the Continental Divide and who died for her cause.
Kick-Is-Om-Lo, daughter of Chief Seattle, whose royal palace was a tiny, ramshackle wood hut on Seattles waterfront.
Olive Spore Ryther, aka Mother Ryther, a legendary figure who dedicated her life to orphaned children and mothers in need.
Dr. Nettie J. Craig Asberry, champion of civil rights, believed to be Americas first black woman to receive a doctorate—in 1883.
Each of these women demonstrated an independence of spirit that is as inspiring now as it was then. Read about their extraordinary lives in this captivating collection of biographies.
Synopsis
More than Petticoats: Remarkable Washington Women, 2nd Edition celebrates the women who shaped the Evergreen State. Short, illuminating biographies and archival photographs and paintings tell the stories of women from across the state who served as teachers, writers, entrepreneurs, and artists.
About the Author
L. E. Bragg is the author of two other books for Globe Pequot Press: Myths and Mysteries of Washington and More than Petticoats: Remarkable Idaho Women.