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More than petticoats. Remarkable Washington women / L.E. Bragg.

Bragg, L. E. (Lynn E.), 1956- (Author).

Summary:

Here in a single volume are 16 well-researched and interesting biographies of women all either born in, or emigrating to, Washington in the 19th century or early 20th century. From pioneer missionary Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, (1808-1847), one of the first white women to cross the Continental Divide to Kick-I-sOmLo, (1811-1896), daughter of Chief Seattle, the women epitomize the spirit of the Northwest. Their lives of courage, dedication, and achievement laid the foundation for the Washington of today.

Record details

ISBN: 1560446676
ISBN: 9781560446675
Physical Description: 208 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: Helena, Mt. : Twodot, ©1998.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-203) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, 1808-1847 : massacre at Waiilatpui -- Mary Ann Boren Denny, 1822-1910 : mother of Seattle -- Kick-Is-Om-Lo, 1811-1896 : Princess Angeline : Seattle's last royalty -- Mother Joseph, 1823-1902 : chief of the Lady Black Robes -- Lizzie Ordway, 1828-1897 : Mercer girl -- Isabel Friedlander Arcasa, 1889-1992 : custodian of Colville heritage -- Kathleen Rockwell, 1876-1957 : Klondike Kate -- Fay Fuller, 1869-1958 : first lady of Mount Rainier -- Olive Spore Ryther, 1849-1934 : Mother Ryther : mother to thousands -- Dr. Nettie J. Craig Asberry, 1865-1968 : doctor of music/champion of civil rights -- Dr. Mary Archer Latham, 1844-1917 : physician-fugitive -- Thea Christiansen Foss, 1857-1927 : the original "Tugboat Annie" -- Judge Leah Mary Whitehead, 1883-1972 : Lady Justice -- Maude C. Lillie Bolin, 1891-1966 : Yakama cowgirl aviator -- Pang Yee Ching, 1892-1992 : journey to "Gam Saan" -- Bertha Knight Landes, 1868-1943 : mayor of Seattle.