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Fowler, William Worthington, 1833-1881 |
| Title |
Woman on the American Frontier
A Valuable and Authentic History of the Heroism, Adventures, Privations, Captivities, Trials, and Noble Lives and Deaths of the "Pioneer Mothers of the Republic"
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Wendy Crockett, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
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| Summary |
"Woman on the American Frontier" by William Worthington Fowler is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the untold stories of women who played vital roles as pioneers in the American wilderness, highlighting their bravery, hardships, and contributions to the establishment of the nation. Fowler aims to shed light on the "pioneer mothers" who helped shape the U.S., illustrating their strength and resilience amidst various challenges. The opening of the book introduces the essential thesis that women's contributions to the founding of America have largely gone unnoticed in historical narratives that focus on male achievements. Fowler emphasizes the vital roles women played in early migrations, family life, and frontier hardships, noting incidents of heroism and self-sacrifice. He highlights specific stories of women like Mrs. Hendee, who fearlessly rescued her children from captivity, and Mrs. Noble, who endured extreme conditions to keep her family alive. The narrator begins by establishing a respectful tone toward these women's experiences, showcasing their resilience as they navigated both the physical and emotional challenges of life on the frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| Subject |
Women -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- United States
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6808 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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