Rabble Rousers 20 Women Who Made a Difference |
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| Author:
| Harness, Cheryl |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4379-6583-4 |
| Publication Date: | May 2009 |
| Publisher: | DIANE Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $18.00 |
Book Description:
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A book about 20 women who dared to change the world. They wanted to rouse the people: to wake them up to what they didn¿t see. Each of these women spoke out loud her personal vision of a nation in which the powerless would have an equal chance at ¿Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.¿ Starting with Ann Lee, founder of the Shaker community, who fought for religious choice, and ending with Doris ¿Granny D¿ Haddock, a 92-year-old champion of campaign reform, this book spans over...
More DescriptionA book about 20 women who dared to change the world. They wanted to rouse the people: to wake them up to what they didn¿t see. Each of these women spoke out loud her personal vision of a nation in which the powerless would have an equal chance at ¿Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.¿ Starting with Ann Lee, founder of the Shaker community, who fought for religious choice, and ending with Doris ¿Granny D¿ Haddock, a 92-year-old champion of campaign reform, this book spans over 200 years of American history and covers such important social movements as abolition, woman suffrage, labor, and civil rights. The spirited profiles of these fascinating, fiery women will inspire readers to stand up for their own beliefs. Full-color illus. Juv. audience.