Pioneer women : the lives of women on the frontier

Book 1996

Summary: A rare look at frontier life through the eyes of the pioneer women who settled the American West. The hardships they endured and the making of homes and communities are vividly described. Included are Native American women, as well as Calamity Jane and Carry Nation

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Frontier and pioneer life West (U.S.)

Pioneers West (U.S.)

Women pioneers West (U.S.)

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ISBN:

9780831772208
0831772204

Description:

144 pages : illustrations, photographs, portraits ; 29 cm

Other Title:

Pioneer women
Lives of women on the frontier

Notes:

"A Saraband book."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 140-141) and index

Contents:

The journey west-Pioneer women on the move
A home in the west-Pioneer women settling in
Behind closed doors-Pioneer women and family dynamics
The work of women's hands-Pioneer women in action
Molders and shapers-Pioneer women as community builders

LCCN:

97040684

Control Number:

3362853

Other Authors:

Smith, Ursula, 1934- author

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