The American Women's Almanac: 500 Years of by Deborah G. Felder PAPERBACK

Deborah G. Felder

Celebrate the vital roles and vibrant experiences of women in America! The most complete and affordable singlevolume reference on womens history available today, The American Womens Almanac 500 Years of Vitality, Triumph and Excellence is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating the moving and often lost history of women in America. It is a fascinating mix of biographies, littleknown or misunderstood historical facts, enlightening essays on significant legislation and movements, and numerous photographs and illustrations. Honoring and celebrating achievements from the First Nations women and the French Huguenot Women of Fort Caroline to the unprecedented number of ethnically diverse women running for modern office, it provides insights on the longignored influence, inspiration, and impact of women on U.S. society and culture. From the first indigenous women in North America and the dangers and hardships of the 15th, 16th, and 17th century journeys to the New World to the continual push against patriarchal political, military, corporate, and societal systems and expectations, this essential book illustrates the important events and figures surrounding the suffrage movement literature, art, and music business leaders and breakthroughs political history and office holders advances in science and medicine and other vital topics. Learn about the Nineteenth Amendment Title IX the legalization of birth control in 1966 the dramatic increase in women attending... | Deborah G. Felder The American Women's Almanac : 500 Years of Making History