An essential reference collecting the biographies of over 300 influential female figures in American history.
The most complete and affordable single-volume reference on women's history available today, this almanac is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating the moving and often lost history of women in America. A fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, enlightening essays on significant legislation and movements, this book also contains numerous photographs and illustrations.
Honoring and celebrating the vital role of women in American history, this fascinating tome provides insights on the long-ignored influence, inspiration, and impact of women on U.S. society and culture. The most illustrious figures, as well as less-known stars, are illuminated, including Louisa May Alcott, Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, Mary McCleod Bethune, Nellie Bly, Amelia Earhart, Jessie Benton Fremont, Marguerite Higgins, Grace Hopper, Julia Ward Howe, Harriet Jacobs, Barbara Jordan, Julie Krone, Juliette Gordon Lowe, Dolley Madison, Lynn Nottage, Pocahontas, Jeanette Rankin, Sally Ride, Bernice Sandler, and approximately 350 others.
"2021 Outstanding Reference Source. A woman just got voted into the Vice President's office, do you know some other hurdles that happened along the way? This book tells those stories, covering from the passage of the XIX Amendment to stories of women both famous and not. Includes pictures and a bibliography." - American Library Association
? Starred Review "? honors the contributions of American women throughout the nation's history ? A welcome counter to textbooks and encyclopedias that favor the achievements of men ? an essential addition to reference or history collections ?"— Library Journal
"A treasury of influential artists, activists, businesswomen, and historical figures ? valuable and affordable resource ? will strengthen studies of women's and American history."— Booklist
"Deborah G. Felder does an amazing job of chronicling women in the United States in the past five hundred years ? well-research, well-organized volume ?"— Catholic Library World
"If you're the type of person who likes light, short reading, try "The American Women's Almanac: 500 Years of Making History" by Deborah G. Felder. This book is full of short biographies of women who changed history, and how they did it. Read it yourself - and share it with your teenager."— Bookworm Sez
"? more than 350 biographies, revealing their influence and legacies, from indigenous women to the present, and from the illustrious to lesser lights. ?"— Protoview Book News
