More Than Petticoats: Remarkable Vermont Women Paperback - 2009

From the rear cover

Moving portraits of twelve courageous women who made Vermont what it is today More than Petticoats: Remarkable Vermont Women profiles the lives of twelve of the state's most important historical figures--women from across Vermont, 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 resonate today. Read about: - Lucy Terry Prince, the legendary African American poet, pioneer, and public speaker who made an arduous journey on horseback to plead for an end to her family's harassment- Emma Willard, who endured harsh winters, financial fiascos, and meddlesome men as one of America's first advocates of women's education- Abby Maria Hemenway, who defied the incredulity of Middlebury College scholars to compile the history of every town in the state- Shirley Jackson, the celebrated writer who dared to expose the dark underside of New England small town lifeEach 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.